Andrew Krieger: Imagination
Washington, DC, artist, Andrew Krieger, continues my recent project by writing about "imagination." As usual, I extend an invitation to all local artists who would like to participate in this effort. Just email me!
Weather Observation Platform in Deep Ellum
Pencil, pen, ink wash, Chinese white, photo retouch, roulette, graphite rub and dry brush
30" x 22"
1994
Andrew Krieger: Imagination
Drawing and mark making have always been the foundation of my work. The strength, delicacy and enjoyment I feel from the successful application of these techniques fulfill the criteria of a visual satisfaction that I see through my own eye. This is my vision, and the results of the successful use of the skills of my craft.
My work is influenced by numerous sources. I consider observation, exploration and my imagination to be the prominent components that stimulate my thought process. My approach to work is a blending of these elements allowing me to integrate the influences of my visual/emotional observations, the exploration of materials/designs/mediums and to draw from the well of my creative imagination.
Early on in my career I felt the need to take my images/thoughts off the page, to build my drawings. I began building three dimensional compositions. Working between two dimensional and three dimensional formats my working style has evolved with a diverse pallet of traditional techniques and innovative mark making skills. My constructions center on the organization of forms, lines, tonal values and language into dynamic stages of interaction on a three dimensional stage.
The focus of my work continues to be the use of traditional techniques, my interest in form, an interest in architecture/construction, political/social themes, whit with humor and the desire to push the envelope of my own boundaries forward.
The Last Dance at the Needle Club
Plastic bag, glitter, needles, sequins, cut sheet metal, roofing gauze, ball top pins, IBM type writer ball, semi precious stones, thread, glass and silver beads, hair net, tin foil, etching ink, metal plate, engraved and stamped metal, blotter paper and broken vehicle mirror.
9" x 13" x 5"
2003-2004
Comrades
pencil and ink wash
10" x 6 1/2"
c. 1984
Previous Posts:
Charles Neenan: Tradition
Kelly Towles: Color
Ryan Mulligan: Originality
Matt Hollis: Confinement
Dean Fueroghne: Originality
James W. Bailey: Obligation
J. Coleman: Depiction
Andy Moon Wilson: Decision
Molly Springfield: Language
Bryan Whitson: Scene
Elyse Harrison: Motivation
Jiha Moon Wilson: Influence
Alexandra Silverthorne: Derivative
Jose Ruiz: Contemporary
Kathleen Shafer: Focus
Jennifer McMackon: Connection
Gregg Chadwick: Responsibility
Warren Craghead: Material
Angela Kleis: Purpose
Peter Reginato: Order
Anna L. Conti: Community
Wayne Schoenfeld: Content
Elizabeth Morisette: Naive
Tim Tate: Craft
Jesse Cohen: Hidden
Greg Ferrand: Experience
Joseph Barbaccia: Commitment
Jamie Wimberly: Burden
Christine Tillman: Discovery
Candy Keegan: Personality
Allison B. Miner: Introspection
Jennifer Miller: Fresh
Rosetta DeBerardinis: Fluid
Marsha Stein: Pride
Tara Krause: Primal
Hello to anyone enjoying this site!!
I am working with high school students in NYC. I saw Andrew's show in Washington D.C. at the Corcoran Museum a few months ago. It was amazing and got the wheels turning. I am currently working on a lesson plan to get my students thinking about their perceptions of themselves--inside and out!! So we are doing a creative art project with the Box. I will have them look at Andrew's artwork--if anyone has any other suggestions for artists references please let me know.
Thanks!
Annie
Posted by: Anne Paleudis | Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 06:43 PM