Jo M. Orise
Born
in Maine near the Atlantic Ocean under the sign of Pisces may explain my attraction
to the sea since childhood. At three, a rogue wave suddenly tumbled me about
under water. Euphoric at experiencing such unanticipated adventure, I was
unafraid—Dad had said I was part fish.
Living
on the Penobscot Bay Coastline, ocean visible from my studio window, I am
again drawn to observe the sea, perhaps anticipating further adventure.
The sea appearing tranquil is truly deceitful. A delicate ecological balance
of thousands of species live and die within its belly. Being aware of a mere
segment of its enormity, how do I, as an artist, express such a subject on
canvas?
Imagery
derived from seascapes, landscapes and people provide opportunities in a variety
of forms which I am drawn to interpret in my painting style. French Impressionism
and American Realism have influenced the shape and form of my art, to depict
every-day life of the ordinary.
When
attracted to any subject, I am haunted by it and am compelled to honor it
with sketches, photographs, quick watercolors or words—to release, to
reveal my idea. Transposing the desired composition onto my canvas, my intuition
and imagination challenge me as paint follows the dance of hand and brush.
Through all of it, I strive to make color vibrant, figures interesting, landscapes
inviting.
The
creative journey is immensely satisfying from beginning to end. My desire
is to create and to share. My intention may or may not be obvious, but that
does not matter to me. If someone says, "I like that," I have accomplished
my goal.
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