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Russ
Revock
ARTISTíS STATEMENT
To some extent, most of my pieces begin as a self-portrait,
albeit a metaphorical rather than literal one. An entire world
ó figure, environment, space, and atmosphere ó
is devised within the borders of the image, all for the purpose
of creating a distinct psychological setting. Every aspect
of the subject matter is indirect and suggestive rather than
illustrative and straightforward. Ambiguous biomorphic and
architectural elements appear in a symbolic or metaphorical
way to suggest various fears, temptations, anxieties, and
turmoil imbedded in the human psyche. Anatomical forms introduce
a human presence without literal representation. Figures and
elements sometimes appear solitary or isolated, implying alienation
and disaffection, while at other times they interact in uneasy
communion.
I attempt to challenge the viewer by combining non-literal
and symbolic imagery with universal human concerns in such
a way as to ask rather than answer. A piece that merely provides
answers is dead, stagnant, unchanging. A viewer has but to
glance, then move on. A piece that asks questions, however,
never stops changing and invites the viewerís emotional
involvement. Even if no ìuniversalî answer is
obtained, the intellectual and emotional journey has been
mutually beneficial for both the viewer and the artist. My
ultimate intent is always to engage the viewer without oversimplifying,
to challenge without alienating, and to seek common emotional
ground.
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