LAURIE MONBLATT
ARTIST PROFILE
The result of intense labor and an innovative eye, Monblatt’s work is an
expert fusion of materials that resemble a kind of mysterious ancient artifact.
Called "modern cave paintings" by her admirers, Monblatt’s pieces possess
an exciting tension between formal design elements and the primitive
qualities she utilizes to create a visually fascinating body of work. Monblatt’s
works can be interpreted as emerging wall sculptures, both aesthetically
beautiful and technically fascinating. The finished product hovers between
painting, sculpture, and paleontology, sometimes revealing pieces of
fossilization buried within a gouged surface, while at other times
demonstrating the patina and weathering of stone, all the while possessing a
quiet spirituality that lies at the heart of each piece.
Laurie Monblatt’s work is stunning and distinct in style. Her passion for the
process and her expert artist’s eye make her one of the most innovative
artists working today. Her work is owned by private collectors throughout the
United States.
Jess Van Nostrand Curator
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
My current work is an inquiry into the painting process itself. Many layers of
pigment, varnish and various other materials are applied to and removed from a
work. I take my cue from the elements, where surface and depth merge with
nature's own aesthetic. Acknowledging the paradox of durability and ceaseless
change embodied in nature itself, I hope to create a visual landscape where
color and texture respond almost organically to shape and form. The passage of
time emerges as a formal and conceptual preoccupation of the work. The
repeated layering and removal of various pigment
types plays a vital role in developing this language. Continuous experimentation
with materials, allowing the properties of each to guide me to the next step has
always been part of my process. Deliberate mark making, accident and intuition
all come into play as a work is being crafted. If one looks closely past the “skin”
of my paintings, they will discover the “bones” or history of what is beneath the
finished smooth surface. Some works contain up to 50 layers of past
applications. My compositions are minimal. In striving to create a balance
between the forces in a work, symmetry of design provides a peaceful
visual “wash” that unites these elements.
Laurie Monblatt
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