Mary Neville
What Lies Beneath
Solo Exhibition
September 10 - October 4, 2015
Opening Reception:
Saturday, September 12, 5 to 8pm
What Lies Beneath
Artist Mary Neville explores abstract painting in her stunning large and small acrylic paintings on canvas in her solo show at Gallery 525 entitled “What Lies Beneath.“ Similar to the artist Richard Diebenkorn, she captures California light in her use of color while making reference to landscape. In her painterly approach to her work, she deftly lays down layers and layers of luminous paint via brushstrokes and line that create vibrant yet subtle shifts, insights and surprises.
To quote Mary Neville:
“What Lies Beneath is a reflection of a layered life. It is a metaphor for what we appear to be on the surface, as well as the layers beneath the surface, which inform the whole self. As each layer of color affects the layer above, each of life's experiences builds upon the past to reveal the work of art that is our life. There is a method and intelligence to this unfolding as I see it in my life and in my art.”
Her fabulous new group of paintings are not to be missed. All are invited to the Opening Reception on September 12, 2015 from 5 to 8pm. Mary Neville, What Lies Beneath runs from September 10 to October 4th.
Artist Mary Neville explores abstract painting in her stunning large and small acrylic paintings on canvas in her solo show at Gallery 525 entitled “What Lies Beneath.“ Similar to the artist Richard Diebenkorn, she captures California light in her use of color while making reference to landscape. In her painterly approach to her work, she deftly lays down layers and layers of luminous paint via brushstrokes and line that create vibrant yet subtle shifts, insights and surprises.
To quote Mary Neville:
“What Lies Beneath is a reflection of a layered life. It is a metaphor for what we appear to be on the surface, as well as the layers beneath the surface, which inform the whole self. As each layer of color affects the layer above, each of life's experiences builds upon the past to reveal the work of art that is our life. There is a method and intelligence to this unfolding as I see it in my life and in my art.”
Her fabulous new group of paintings are not to be missed. All are invited to the Opening Reception on September 12, 2015 from 5 to 8pm. Mary Neville, What Lies Beneath runs from September 10 to October 4th.
Artist Statement
What Lies Beneath is a reflection of a layered life. It is a metaphor for what we appear to be on the surface, as well as the layers beneath the surface, which inform the whole self. As each layer of color affects the layer above, each of life's experiences builds upon the past to reveal the work of art that is our life. There is a method and intelligence to this unfolding as I see it in my life and in my art.
Similar to the way we come into the world, there is little control over the first brushstrokes I apply to the blank canvas. It’s beginning is raw and unconscious. After the initial laying down of color I allow the process to guide me in my next steps. This involves many layers of thought and a great deal of paint. As with life, it’s tempting to stop at a good place. However, by forcing myself to trust the process, I go deeper and create something that is more authentic and whole. Layer after layer I get more deliberate with line and color. Eventually the multi-dimensionality appears and there is an appreciation for life in all of its layers, forms and colors.
I invite you to look at what lies beneath.
-Mary Neville