Adam Newman, The American Realist, 2019, Mixed media on wood, 49x32"
I work to achieve my most honest expression. My practice has convinced me this will be achieved by trusting the intuition of my subconscious. The work begins with the imagery that surfaces during times of meditation and dream. The paintings contain fragments of memories & experiences: an amalgamation of all that I have seen, touched, and heard. The work continually evolves, revealing my true self hidden by my current perspective.
In doing so, I use a variety of media including but not limited to: latex, acrylic & spray paints, colored pencil, pastel, and graphite. My chosen surface is wood. Over time the work has transcended the medium, going beyond the painted surface to include etching when deemed appropriate for the piece.