Matthew Thomas Essay
#5 Alison Van Pelt (Visiting Painting)
#6 Matthew Thomas (Response Painting)
I would like to thank both the curators for the concept of the Circle of Truth and the opportunity for a group of diverse artists to make a collective statement.
The starting point was allowing the painting to exist as my quest. After a period of three days I was able to start painting. I began with a destination but a feeling of uncertainty on how I would arrive there. I abandoned the materials that I was comfortable with and tried new media. The revelation was the experience provided me an opportunity to challenge my preconceived views of doing and being and to extend my potential into the unknown... I feel the results were an act of sincerity and a willingness to make bridges. O