Manli Salimah Chao
張曼麗
Manli Chao's Studio: The Alameda Art Works
San Jose, CA
ph: (408) 615-9089
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The inspiration for my paintings originates from the contemplation of beauty manifest in natural phenomena. I always regard my paintings as a reflection of or an extended response to my own experiences. Any component of the natural world—the earth, the night sky, the alternation of seasons—can serve as a spark of inspiration. An intimate connection with the wonderful signs of nature guides me as I attempt to imbue my paintings with feelings, emotions and passion.
I willingly take on the challenge of experimenting with distinct media, which include commonplace, “inconspicuous” materials. In exploring the qualities of various materials, I attempt to coordinate textural effects with the concepts I wish to convey. When I create artwork, I am simply allowing the canvas to evolve. Usually I begin my artwork with a basic structural framework of compositional elements. Then, by engaging the media with both spontaneity and deliberation, I facilitate the gradual transformation process from which the final form of my artwork emerges.
I am also fascinated with color. My choice of colors is sometimes instin-ctive; other times, I am more con-cerned with their descriptive func-tions. The “apparent” color in my works is a concoction of cumulative layers of paint and, sometimes, dia-phanous washes that bring forth underlying colors. I believe that “color is mood and life”. By paying special attention to the delicate arrangements of colors, I hope to maximize their communicative po-tential.
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Manli Chao's Studio: The Alameda Art Works
San Jose, CA
ph: (408) 615-9089
manlic