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JIM MORAnA | UsA
www.jimmorana.com
In my work I expereince alternating cycles of creation and
destruction, expansion and contraction. All forms are created and
then destroyed and often rebuilt anew. It’s during this phase that
crazy, reckless risks are taken in the spirit of joy and adventure.
During the creation cycle a beautiful mark is made knowing it will
probably be destroyed. It is understood that evidence of that mark
will always remain and that it will participate and demonstrate
purpose in the whole. All forms are destroyed by sanding, scraping,
painting over and violently smearing.
During destruction, damage and injury are contemplated and offered
salves of healing. This process of alternating cycles continues over
and over until it exhausts itself. At that point, a natural peace and
acceptance settle over the painting and it rests, finally complete.
| BACon ChAinsAw, 2005 oil on CAnvAs 8x8 in. | 20x20 Cm.
| From The FATher, 2002 oil on CAnvAs 24x30 in. | 61x76 Cm.
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