Grace Doyle

Artist Statement:

I make intimate representational oil paintings of people meaningful to me in their environments. I respond intuitively to what I see around me. I use compelling situations that tickle my aesthetic as a starting point. For example, a shape, color, mood, or the way in which light slices across a form. By layering, scraping, and blending paint, the surfaces become a record of my process. I make formal choices that highlight psychological tension within the compositions. These choices are influenced by my familiarity with the individual and my personal history. I use the environments as vehicles for information to influence the mood. Quiet, introspective moments reveal a vulnerable side of the human experience that is only unveiled when we are not performing and fulfilling societal roles. The visual narrative can be appreciated independently of the painting as an object; however, together they strengthen the overall viewing experience.


Website: www.gracedoyle.art

Email: grace@gracedoyle.art

Instagram: @gracedoyle.art