Georgia Carr
“For me, when I witness a moment in nature that calls me to paint it, it feels like a green light, a glimmer, a positive affirmation.”
What made you want to join Art Gym? Before I joined Art Gym, I had been painting at home in a very small space. When I found Art Gym, I knew I needed to be a part of it. Art Gym reminds me of art school in the best way. It provides a supportive space to work creatively while in community. I haven’t experienced this type of energy in years.
How has Art Gym helped with your art practice? Art Gym has inspired me to dedicate more time and energy to my painting practice. I have also been exposed to so much of the Denver art scene that I wasn’t aware of. Being surrounded by people working in a variety of disciplines asks me to think bigger, experiment, and think more openly about how I want to pursue my artwork.
What are you hoping to communicate through your work? In my work, I hope to simultaneously share feelings of peace and dynamism through the lens of landscapes. My inspiration is drawn from wild and unmanicured environments.
I am drawn to bursts and streams of light that illuminate the natural world. For me, when I witness a moment in nature that calls me to paint it, it feels like a green light, a glimmer, a positive affirmation. A day in the wild regulates my nervous system and helps me reconnect to openness, expansion, and joy. When I am out moving through landscapes, I feel magnetized to certain scenery. When I surrender to that feeling, I often capture beautiful moments. The interplay among the sunlight, plants, rocks, and grasses feels like a spark. I’d like to share the moments that I find serene and peaceful, yet bursting with life.
Who and/or what are some of your biggest artistic influences? It’s such a cliche, but I am always inspired by nature. The play of the sun and cast shadows is where magic lives for me. I am particularly drawn to trees and wide open spaces.
Some of the artists who I most admire are Henri Matisse, Cindy Sherman, Lee Friedlander, Lynn Davis, Anselm Kiefer, Jeannette Stutzman, Tara Will, and Richard Mayhew. Mayhew’s landscapes are absolutely dreamy!
What does your artwork mean to you? At this point in returning to the arts after many years, I feel that I am reclaiming a very large, important part of myself that had been locked away. My previous training in photography led me to sharp focus and documentation. Painting in pastel leads me to saturated color, soft edges, wild strokes, and a childlike sense of play. Setting aside dedicated time and space where I can tap into the state of flow is so energizing for me.
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