E
ach Lunar Phase painting captures an imaginary moment of time. The work
aims to create several layers of meaning, which the viewer can slowly, upon reflection, unravel. Figures, animals and their environments interact with abstract elemements that fuse a narrative and reality inspired by the love of nature and concern about environmental issues. Each mixed-media work incorporates photo collage elements in an additive, seamlessly layered process with textured, expressionistic painted surfaces embedded on 300lb. cold pressed handmade paper. The theme “Lunar Phase” is inspired by the scientific term Lunar Effect that describes the correlation between specific stages of the lunar cycle and the influence it might have on the behavoir of insects, animals and humans. It is my hope that the spirit of these works will act as a key to awaken what is already deep within the observer, a wonder and love of nature. – Jane Dell, 2016