Dimon’s work, like the artist herself, combines contemporary flavor with classicist details in a fluid, vibrant style that enhances the behind-the-scenes symbolism beating deeply inside each piece. begins on May 9 at the Delamar hotel in Southport, Connecticut. The Southport Delamar is a luxury hotel with boutique undertones and an on-site art gallery that cater to the unique interests and lifestyles of its discerning guests. “Roz’s work is exciting and innovative and speaks to the viewer on a variety of levels which invite introspection,” said Clifford Mallory, Consultant Art Director for the hotel. “I learned about Roz’s DIMONscapes from an international lifestyle company executive when I was living and working in Singapore. The more I discovered what this thought-provoking digital art was all about, the more determined I was to introduce it to Connecticut.”
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imon’s work, like the artist herself, combines contemporary flavor with classicist details in a fluid, vibrant style that enhances the behind-thescenes symbolism beating deeply inside each piece. “I’ve been told my work connects to the European tradition especially when one sees the digital paintings side-by-side with the oil-on-canvas. But really my work is all about America; all about freedom. I don’t think I’ve ever admitted this publicly before, but in my core I know it to be true that the answer to the question ‘what is the greatest influence on your work?’ – beyond my study of art or other artists – would be two things: living in America and yes, the American musical.” Take Frog Pledge, the star attraction of the exhibition. This eight-piece portrait explodes in electric colors and pixilated images that add new dimensions to the way you look at art. You’ve heard the saying that still waters run deep; just wait until you discover what’s under the aqueous surface of Dimon’s frog pond. “Frog Pledge is a little like the Emmy-winning TV show ‘Glee.’ It has melody of color, tightly constructed form, storytelling, humor, a serious edge underneath, (God or no God?) and concludes with an irreverent croak surrounded by M&Ms. Frog Pledge is a pledge of allegiance to the frog and a
Above: JetAge, commissioned DIMONscape® for law firm, 48"x36"digital cibachrome with interactive website. Right: Psalm 19, DIMONscape®, 48"x36" backlit digital cibachrome with interactive website.
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salute to the co-existence of science and spirituality. It recognizes the original Pledge of Allegiance which dictated the necessity of separation between Church and State and it pays tribute to the new age of painting and storytelling in the age of information.” “Like much of my work, Frog has a rather irrepressible energy and esprit somehow connected to the concept of freedom, and yes, what it means to be American: opposing views, spirituality, patriotism, diversity, humor, a tad outrageous, big, bold colors. There’s a tiny bit of sadness in the frog just like in our country. He’s fighting for his life. The frog is in danger of becoming extinct so on another level, he is a cry for us all to pay attention to our world.” The comment in his eye, “there’s no place like home” speaks volumes about our beautiful Earth and the new spinning “google like” globe. To appreciate the messages hidden within the one master painting, advises its creator, you have to take them apart and contemplate them individually. Until now these works could only be viewed virtually on Dimon’s website with a click of your mouse. A moving, booming narrative walks you through the pledge, lyrically and visually explaining the elements of the piece. But Roz Dimon says “they really need to be seen physically in their completed collage-like state ‘on the wall’ as