WEAVING LANDSCAPES
Begun back in 2004, this series harkens back to the spontaneity and emotionalism of Abstract Expressionism, while at the same time entertaining some of the analytical-ness/self-restraint of Op Art and De Stijl. A self-imposed constraint is seen in the the distinctive rectangle-pattern which Skeir strictly adheres to in all of the ‘Weaving Landscapes’. One could say that the integration of these two extremes (wild and rigid) from art history reflects the artist’s ambition to harmonize these opposing forces within himself and his environment. Although every painting in this series is created from the same grid-like template, that is not to say that they all look the same or similar. Skeir has continued to develop works with new colour-schemes, painting techniques and moods. Another variation between the ‘Weaving Landscapes is with the sense of depth/immersivness in the paintings. Some ‘Weaving’ pieces evoke a sense of a deep space and a horizon so far distant that it is ambiguous, while others seem to thrust outward at the viewer in an exciting or oppressive wall of colour (as in the piece ‘Voice of Fire’ by Barnett Newman). Finally, these dense, all-over compositions were named ’Weaving Landscapes’ after their resemblance to the appearance of woven textiles.
Begun back in 2004, this series harkens back to the spontaneity and emotionalism of Abstract Expressionism, while at the same time entertaining some of the analytical-ness/self-restraint of Op Art and De Stijl. A self-imposed constraint is seen in the the distinctive rectangle-pattern which Skeir strictly adheres to in all of the ‘Weaving Landscapes’. One could say that the integration of these two extremes (wild and rigid) from art history reflects the artist’s ambition to harmonize these opposing forces within himself and his environment. Although every painting in this series is created from the same grid-like template, that is not to say that they all look the same or similar. Skeir has continued to develop works with new colour-schemes, painting techniques and moods. Another variation between the ‘Weaving Landscapes is with the sense of depth/immersivness in the paintings. Some ‘Weaving’ pieces evoke a sense of a deep space and a horizon so far distant that it is ambiguous, while others seem to thrust outward at the viewer in an exciting or oppressive wall of colour (as in the piece ‘Voice of Fire’ by Barnett Newman). Finally, these dense, all-over compositions were named ’Weaving Landscapes’ after their resemblance to the appearance of woven textiles.
Weaving Landscape
Acrylic and resin varnish on panel
12 x 12 inches
Created in 2015
Acrylic and resin varnish on panel
12 x 12 inches
Created in 2015
[ SOLD ]
Installation View: Shawn Skeir's booth at The Artist Project in Feb. 2015.
To see Skeir's artist profile on The Artist Project's website click the link below:
http://www.theartistproject.com/gp_artists/shawn-skeir/ ]
To see Skeir's artist profile on The Artist Project's website click the link below:
http://www.theartistproject.com/gp_artists/shawn-skeir/ ]
Weaving Landscape
Acrylic and resin varnish on panel - framed
49 x 49 inches with frame
Created in 2015
[ Available for Purchase ]
[ The Installation View on the Right is from Skeir's booth at The Artist Project in Feb. 2015.
To see Skeir's artist profile on The Artist Project's website click the link below.
Weaving Landscape
Acrylic and resin varnish on panel - framed
49 x 49 inches with frame
Created in 2015
[ Available for Purchase ]
Acrylic and resin varnish on panel - framed
49 x 49 inches with frame
Created in 2015
[ Available for Purchase ]
THE CREATIVE PROCESS:
This is the first layer of a painting by Shawn Skeir.
Weaving Landscapes
Acrylic on panel
22 x 16 inches each
Created in 2015
[ Available for Purchase ]
Acrylic on panel
22 x 16 inches each
Created in 2015
[ Available for Purchase ]
Weaving Landscapes
Acrylic on panel - some also with resin varnish
12 x 12 inches each
Created in 2015
Acrylic on panel - some also with resin varnish
12 x 12 inches each
Created in 2015
DETAIL:
This image highlights the dual layers of the finished 'Weaving Landscapes'.
Weaving Landscapes
Acrylic and resin varnish on panel
20 x 16 inches each
Created in 2015
Acrylic and resin varnish on panel
20 x 16 inches each
Created in 2015
[ SOLD ]
Weaving Landscapes
Acrylic on panel
20 x 16 inches each
Created in 2015
Acrylic on panel
20 x 16 inches each
Created in 2015
[ Available for Purchase ]
Weaving Landscape - 1
Acrylic on panel
40 x 30 inches
Created in 2015
[ Available for Purchase ]
Acrylic on panel
40 x 30 inches
Created in 2015
[ Available for Purchase ]
Weaving Landscape - 2
Acrylic on panel
40 x 30 inches
Created in 2015
[ Available for Purchase ]
Acrylic on panel
40 x 30 inches
Created in 2015
[ Available for Purchase ]
Weaving Landscape
Acrylic, silverleaf & spray-paint on wood panel
Acrylic, silverleaf & spray-paint on wood panel
Interwoven Landscapes
Painting on the Left: Acrylic and resin varnish on panel
Painting on the Left: Acrylic and resin varnish on panel
24 x 24 inches
Created in 2015
Painting on the Right: Acrylic on panel - framed
31 x 31 inches with frame
Created in 2015
[ Both are Available for Purchase ]
Weaving Landscape
Acrylic on panel
48 x 42 inches
Created in 2015
Acrylic on panel
48 x 42 inches
Created in 2015
[ Available for Purchase ]
Weaving Landscape
Acrylic on panel
30 x 30 inches
Created in 2015
[ Available for Purchase ]
Acrylic on panel
30 x 30 inches
Created in 2015
[ Available for Purchase ]
Weaving Landscape
Acrylic and resin on wood panel
Acrylic and resin on wood panel
Weaving Landscape
Acrylic on wood panel
42 x 48 inches
2014
Landscape
Acrylic on wood panel
Acrylic on wood panel
Weaving Landscapes
Acrylic on panel - some also with resin varnish
12 x 12 inches each
Created in 2015
Acrylic on panel - some also with resin varnish
12 x 12 inches each
Created in 2015
Weaving Landscape
Acrylic on wood panel
Acrylic on wood panel
Weaving Landscape
Acrylic on wood panel
Acrylic on wood panel
Weaving Landscape
Acrylic on wood panel
Acrylic on wood panel
Weaving Landscape
Acrylic on wood panel
Acrylic on wood panel
Weaving Landscape
Acrylic on wood panel
Acrylic on wood panel
Weaving Landscape
Acrylic on wood panel
Acrylic on wood panel
Weaving Landscape
Acrylic on wood panel
Acrylic on wood panel
Weaving Landscapes
Acrylic on wood panel
Acrylic on wood panel
Weaving Landscape
Acrylic on wood panel
Acrylic on wood panel
