ann holdreith

i am interested in color as a voice. i play with the way colors
interact side by side, in subtle layers or in the dance that travels
your eyes throughout the canvas. i am also involved in creating
texture and textural planes through the use of textiles and threads.
my canvases employ a great degree of under painting to achieve
depth. the strokes and colors of each layer build to a unified whole.
i prefer the freedom of working with abstract imagery so that color,
texture, tension and interplay are appreciated in their purity.
my paper work involves graphic marks that appear as numbers or
letters but are meant to be appreciated for their graphic beauty
rather than conveying a literal meaning. i am interested in breaking
out of the picture plane and incorporating varied elements of mixed
media to create spontaneity and playfulness.

dreaming 36 x 36

genesis II 15 x 18

hissing of the sea #6 30 x 30

our town #1 23 x 18