Norah Neale – Cares Gorge Abstraction

Description

In my work I try to express my response to the natural world through the use of color, texture and form in watercolor, inks and some acrylic. I seek to translate strong internal feelings about nature, such as joy and connection, into a visual language that is accessible to others. My inspiration comes from many trips to natural areas, such as national parks and wildlife refuges, both in this country and elsewhere. I long to express my responses to these places so that I may reexperience these emotions as well as help others connect to the natural world and its beauty. I am particularly interested in the tension between control and spontaneity. While I start out with an idea of what I want to portray, I am never sure how each piece will evolve. I may choose colors as I go, throw in some sand from the area, enhance certain textures or move to more abstraction. Ultimately, my goal is to create work that invites reflection and, hopefully, a desire to preserve the natural world.