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BARBARA MUTH
Quaran-teened
Acrylic on canvas
60 x 40 in.
Courtesy of the artist
ARTIST STATEMENT
From my childhood forward, I have been an inveterate people watcher. Observing people and anticipating their behaviors kept me safe. It also kept me engaged in life, piquing my curiosity with questions about why people behaved the way they did. These interests led me to the study of psychology, and ultimately to figure painting. When painting, I layer one color over another, creating a history of marks and emotions. As the painting progresses, lower layers peek through, ensuring that all I have thought and felt is represented in the final work. My color choices have largely been influenced by my early adult years living in Venezuela. |