John Loy
Artists Statement
I am an abstract artist, and as such, I am primarily interested in the formal elements of painting. My ideas are frequently derived from collage, which I use as a point of departure, and sometimes as an end in itself. Collage is a simple and direct medium, which offers a great deal of creative freedom to explore many possibilities quickly and easily. I am fascinated by the interplay of fragmented shapes, colors, and images. I use these fragments for their abstract quality rather than their symbolic significance. Although there may be some recognizable “clues,” there are no hidden messages or meanings. My art is essentially about color, shape, pattern, movement and space. And my primary intention is to create a unique visual experience.Technically speaking, I am a perfectionist and a precisionist. I am obsessive about my edges and surfaces. I work slowly and methodically, trying to keep everything under control. Although the finished work may appear to be predetermined, the work in progress usually involves many changes. However, I do not want the working process to be evident, only the final results.
Gallery Interview
I am an abstract artist, and as such, I am primarily interested in the formal elements of painting. My ideas are frequently derived from collage, which I use as a point of departure, and sometimes as an end in itself. Collage is a simple and direct medium, which offers a great deal of creative freedom to explore many possibilities quickly and easily. I am fascinated by the interplay of fragmented shapes, colors, and images. I use these fragments for their abstract quality rather than their symbolic significance. Although there may be some recognizable “clues,” there are no hidden messages or meanings. My art is essentially about color, shape, pattern, movement and space. And my primary intention is to create a unique visual experience.Technically speaking, I am a perfectionist and a precisionist. I am obsessive about my edges and surfaces. I work slowly and methodically, trying to keep everything under control. Although the finished work may appear to be predetermined, the work in progress usually involves many changes. However, I do not want the working process to be evident, only the final results.
Gallery Interview