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RAYMONd dIFLEY

Lives and works in San Francisco, California, USA

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In my current series, I attempt to portray moments inspired by reflections cold wax medium, lending to a multi-dimensional feel. My paintings are
from the surrounding environment. I explore interesting ways to interpret layered with multiple applications of paint using sturdy foam brushes that
my observations through a process in which I envision an image and provide seamless brushstrokes, and palette knives to provide texture, all of
proceed to simplify it through tactical abstraction. Such imagery is drawn which afford movement and depth in the overall composition. My
from objects or impressions that are intangible but perceptible, such as experimentation with abstraction is an ongoing process as I continuously
shadows formed from architectural structures and distant landscapes. My strive to challenge my style and technique in effort to develop new ways
style is characterized by layered compositions, permeated with soothing of visually translating various subject matters. I employ a process that
color arrangements. The palette I employ indicates a natural gravitation to opens my mind to figural experimentation and conceptual principles. This
deep shades of blue, green and red, yet juxtaposed with bold complimentary procedure, coupled with acute attention to detail, culminates in captivating
colors. Such stylistic expansion is resultant of my attempt to create strong works filled with textural and visual intricacies that guide the eye through
works of art in which colors play off one another, lending to a multifaceted the composition. The viewer is thus invited to engage in a visual experience
interplay between subtle gradations of tones and hues. Palpable depth and enabling them to delve into all of the minute complexities inherent in the
surface texture are accentuated through my use of mulberry paper and a painting, ultimately affording perceptual stimulus and a lasting impression.

INeVItaBLe maCHINerY OF Fate 1, 2007 OIL ON wOOD PANEL 29x29x2 IN. / 73x73x5 CM. 
reCONstrUCtING rIPPLING Heat, 2006 OIL AND MULBERRY PAPER ON wOOD PANEL 30x30x2 IN. / 76x76x5 CM. 
 INeVItaBLe maCHINerY OF Fate 2, 2007 OIL ON wOOD PANEL 29x29x2 IN. / 73x73x5 CM. 

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