Craig Gough, Works from Mt. Gaspard Studios: ‘Resonance’
May 31 - Jun 28 2014, Opening Saturday May 31st 2-4pm
Works from Mt. Gaspard Studios: ‘Resonance’
In a visual sense, ‘resonance’ occurs when strong emotions, memories and their associated images can come to mind in the presence of art works. They are often described as ‘haunting’, ‘very moving’ and ‘poignant’, or of having a certain richness or significance. The viewer may experience a kind of ‘recognition’ about the work that doesn’t rely on the subject matter that is depicted and how well it is executed, but other things very difficult to explain.
These qualities can’t be measured. Many can experience the same work and be affected (or not) in various degrees. This is often determined by what ‘baggage’ of preconceptions the viewer brings with them when looking at the works. Taste is always a subjective thing.
The subject from which most of my paintings derive is currently my garden, but this is really of little importance, except as a beginning. The big abstract ideals of colour, gesture, rhythm, energy and equilibrium have always been my concern. What counts is the power behind the work that I make from the inspiration, that aspects of some subjects can give.
The elusive nature of the act of painting is a constant challenge. For me, this is an exciting and continuous journey of discovery and I hope that some form of ‘resonance’ is present in this exhibition.
Craig Gough,
May 2014
In a visual sense, ‘resonance’ occurs when strong emotions, memories and their associated images can come to mind in the presence of art works. They are often described as ‘haunting’, ‘very moving’ and ‘poignant’, or of having a certain richness or significance. The viewer may experience a kind of ‘recognition’ about the work that doesn’t rely on the subject matter that is depicted and how well it is executed, but other things very difficult to explain.
These qualities can’t be measured. Many can experience the same work and be affected (or not) in various degrees. This is often determined by what ‘baggage’ of preconceptions the viewer brings with them when looking at the works. Taste is always a subjective thing.
The subject from which most of my paintings derive is currently my garden, but this is really of little importance, except as a beginning. The big abstract ideals of colour, gesture, rhythm, energy and equilibrium have always been my concern. What counts is the power behind the work that I make from the inspiration, that aspects of some subjects can give.
The elusive nature of the act of painting is a constant challenge. For me, this is an exciting and continuous journey of discovery and I hope that some form of ‘resonance’ is present in this exhibition.
Craig Gough,
May 2014
Spatial Blue No.2 2013
acrylic on linen
91 x 107 cm
acrylic on linen
91 x 107 cm
Walmer Red 2007
acrylic on canvas
183 x 284 cm
acrylic on canvas
183 x 284 cm
Walmer 3463 No.3 2007
acrylic on canvas
183 x 289 cm
acrylic on canvas
183 x 289 cm
Blue Space
acrylic on canvas
183 x 284 cm
acrylic on canvas
183 x 284 cm
Red Space Study No.2 2014
acrylic on canvas
61 x 61 cm
acrylic on canvas
61 x 61 cm
Walmer 3463 No.4 2014
acrylic on canvas
213 x 167 cm
acrylic on canvas
213 x 167 cm
Red Space 2014
acrylic on linen
91 x 107 cm
acrylic on linen
91 x 107 cm
Spatial Study 2013
acrylic on canvas
137 x 137 cm
acrylic on canvas
137 x 137 cm
Works from Mt. Gaspard Studios: ‘Resonance’
installation view
Langford120, 2014
installation view
Langford120, 2014