Joanne Dramko

Artist Statement

Creating art is process of recording an inner dialogue by using color and composition as language. Building and destroying shapes are part of the struggle between a conscious control of design and a subconscious emergence of form. Transparent layers provide a visual recording of each decision that led to the finished piece.

The final result may be evocative of a natural form reflecting movement of atmospheric energy. However, I strive to minimize overt visual cues that may lead to a literal interpretation of the image. This allows each individual to draw on their own experience and perception to derive meaning from the work. The painting provides a platform to create a unique visual realm that transcends beyond the tangible surface to bring and intangible experience to the viewer.