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daN roCHa
Born in Massachusetts, usA
lives and works in lowell, Massachusetts, usA
The paintings shown are from a new series of work in which I respond to the canvas, or paper in more of
an open, subconscious manner; in the belief that this results in a more collective, universal appeal. After this
stage of the work I compose or see a “rational” composition around the work; this being lead by the primary,
more fluid movement. Finally I use color to evoke emotion, often in saturated hues, glazed over the initial pain-
ting. Prior to this, my work was more preconceived in terms of composition, color, values, brushing, and other
formal attributes. It was in fact a lot more minimal and reductive. Both former, and present works are created in
the manner of art for it’s own sake. The paintings here involve a pursuit for the reconciliation of opposites, unifi-
cation with experience, and the search for a transcendent nature. They are created as contemplative objects.
sEqUENCE, 1978 Photo collAges 33 x 61 cM. / 13 x 24 in.
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