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Jo Farris

"My paintings present corridors of vibrant color, enabling the viewer to engage and explore multiple areas within the composition. The process begins with a variety of gestural mark making. I apply layers of oil paint and cold wax medium intuitively to create shapes using various colors constructing an architectural foundation. Subsequent layers are added for their complex visual interest building a history. I enjoy using unconventional tools like bamboo skewers, whisk brooms, and twigs to incise the surface revealing the previous layers. Editing is integral within my work. Often it redirects the painting as areas are excavated and others clarified. My attentiveness of the layers and the corridors they form, encourage the viewer to delve deeper throughout each painting exploring subtleties and nuances."
-- Jo Farris



'Betwixt and Between' by Jo Farris, Oil and Cold Wax, 48 x 36 inches

Betwixt and Between
Oil and Cold Wax
48 x 36 inches



'Surefire' by Jo Farris, Oil and Cold Wax, 36 x 36 inches

Surefire
Oil and Cold Wax
36 x 36 inches



'Joyride' by Jo Farris, Oil and Cold Wax, 30 x 24 inches

Joyride
Oil and Cold Wax
30 x 24 inches



'Sightlines' by Jo Farris, Oil and Cold Wax, 30 x 24 inches

Sightlines
Oil and Cold Wax
30 x 24 inches



'Rain Shadow' by Jo Farris, Oil and Cold Wax, 24 x 24 inches

Rain Shadow
Oil and Cold Wax
24 x 24 inches



'Moon Song' by Jo Farris, Oil and Cold Wax, 30 x 24 inches

Moon Song
Oil and Cold Wax
30 x 24 inches



'Unexpected Detour' by Jo Farris, Oil and Cold Wax, 30 x 24 inches

Unexpected Detour
Oil and Cold Wax
30 x 24 inches


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Artspace is located at 2833-A Hathaway Rd., Richmond, VA 23225 in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center.
Gallery hours: Tuesday through Sunday, Noon to 4pm - Open to the Public
More information is available by email at: [email protected] or call: (804) 232-6464.


 
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