Memories, fantasies, daydreaming, and imagination were my playground as a youth. Childhood was a time where I could simply daydream and imagine far out wonderful things. Feeling I had lost some of the whimsical freedom of childhood imagination I began an exploration into these daydreams, the imaginary impossibilities. And as a result I’ve found these suppositions to be a bridge between childhood fantasy and adult “reality.”
Daydreams and impossibilities are commonplace in my mind. When a scene or story jumps into my consciousness I am felt compelled to act and collect source material. Once all the images are digitally cut up and the vision I had in my head begins to emerge on the screen I become elated. When I see with my eyes what I saw in my mind there is a connection I make to my childhood memories of imagination. Even then the image needs a soul. The use of texture gives me a sense of nostalgia, inviting warmth, intrigue, and breathes life into the pictures.
Using textures in my images helps me connect with my past imagination and to create a tactile invitation for me to become lost in my invented worlds. With this in mind I wanted to add more texture to a finished print, an encaustic wax medium. The application of the wax to a flat print further developed a connection between the image and myself by making the textures more alive and the story more real.
Creating a series of photographic illustrations to reconnect me to my childhood imagination has brought a new level of freedom. These images send me to a far out place where I can escape reality for a while and be a child again. They allow me to travel where there are no rules and anything can happen.
23.75 x 23.75 inches Chromira print, photographic illustration, Damar resin and beeswax on panel
12 x 12 inches Giclée Archival print on Hahnemühle satin (Edition of 9)
For availability and inquiries, please call 404 408 4248 or e-mail info@kailinart.com
GREG NOBLIN
Sis, a Cowboys Horse mixed media on panel
Memories, fantasies, daydreaming, and imagination were my playground as a youth. Childhood was a time where I could simply daydream and imagine far out wonderful things. Feeling I had lost some of the whimsical freedom of childhood imagination I began an exploration into these daydreams, the imaginary impossibilities. And as a result I’ve found these suppositions to be a bridge between childhood fantasy and adult “reality.”
Daydreams and impossibilities are commonplace in my mind. When a scene or story jumps into my consciousness I am felt compelled to act and collect source material. Once all the images are digitally cut up and the vision I had in my head begins to emerge on the screen I become elated. When I see with my eyes what I saw in my mind there is a connection I make to my childhood memories of imagination. Even then the image needs a soul. The use of texture gives me a sense of nostalgia, inviting warmth, intrigue, and breathes life into the pictures.
Using textures in my images helps me connect with my past imagination and to create a tactile invitation for me to become lost in my invented worlds. With this in mind I wanted to add more texture to a finished print, an encaustic wax medium. The application of the wax to a flat print further developed a connection between the image and myself by making the textures more alive and the story more real.
Creating a series of photographic illustrations to reconnect me to my childhood imagination has brought a new level of freedom. These images send me to a far out place where I can escape reality for a while and be a child again. They allow me to travel where there are no rules and anything can happen.
23.75 x 23.75 inches Chromira print, photographic illustration, Damar resin and beeswax on panel
12 x 12 inches Giclée Archival print on Hahnemühle satin (Edition of 9)
For availability and inquiries, please call 404 408 4248 or e-mail info@kailinart.com