As human types, we are in a constant state of flux. Even when we think we aren’t moving, we are constantly evolving in this direction or that. In these paintings by Los Angeles artist Allison Miller, we see the evolution of her process, the results leaving me feeling slightly off kilter in the best possible way.
In order to gain a fresh perspective on their work, many artists will turn their canvases on their sides or upside down. But they don’t always leave them that way to continue painting. Miller allows those twists and turns to be evident in the final painting– leaving us with paint that defies gravity by dripping up and compositions that delight no matter which way the canvas is turned.
As people, we too are molded and shaped as our circumstances twist and turn, allowing us to be carved into our most recent incarnation. But soon, our human canvas will rotate once again and we’ll add yet another layer to our composition.
To see more of Allison Miller’s work, please visit her website.
All images via the artist’s website.
Deb Haugen
April 17, 2014 at 10:13 AMMy 12th grade teacher taught me to work a canvas from all sides and said that,
“Abstract art , that is GOOD abstract art, should be able to be hung from any side” That has always stuck with me. I work with my art flat on a table that I can walk around all sides…..it helps tremendously, and changes the work in a good way.
Artsy Forager
April 17, 2014 at 10:26 AMDeb, my painting professor taught us the same way. And I completely agree about good abstract art being hung anyway you like! I did a little piece on paper a few days ago and can’t decide which way I like it best! 😉