Artists Dennis Eavenson and Sharon Eavenson
Portfolio of Individual and Collaborative Artworks
Drawing, Painting, Collage, Printmaking, Mixed Media, Digital, Photography, Relief and Sculpture
ARTIST STATEMENTS 1 By Dennis Eavenson and Sharon Eavenson
Categorizing Artwork
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Defining the difference between paintings and sculpture is challenging to many art enthusiasts. As artists we find it
interesting that many art critics attempt to understand artworks by delegating them to specific categories. We feel the human
need for this rigid order system places limitations on the artist’s need for communicating and reflecting on the nature and
mysteries of the universe.
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As visual artists we strive to find effective methods for sharing ideas and about the world and human existence within the
scope of space and time. A painting has 3-dimensional sculptural qualities regardless of its capacity for representing
illusionistic space containing people, places or things. Even the smallest known measurable atomic element has width,
depth and height and is sculptural. One can create a painted sculpture or sculptural painting with the same underlying theme
and the viewer’s act of interpretation is the final piece of the puzzle.
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Categorizing every aspect of our sensory world is an unfruitful attempt to stop the normal mental processes that make mental
breakthroughs. Often people perceive relationships and find enlightenment in the most peculiar moments. Instead of
eliminating confusion, presupposed assumptions often constrict creative thought processes that generate new ideas and
theories about reality.
Concerns About Reality
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Concepts about reality run through the fabric of all our artworks, whether we are working in paint on canvas or building a
relief with mixed materials. The intent is to challenge our viewers to assimilate their own ideas about the nature of our artistic
creations and their aesthetic worth. The audience response creates an interactive environment that encourages intellectual
and emotional growth.
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Whatever level of logical or emotional understanding we reach, humans are artists, philosophers, scientists and seekers
of truth. It is our primary occupation from the moment we are born until our last earthly breath. This desire is what connects
us with each other and God. It is this seeking for eternal truths that unites us all. Artists and art enthusiasts are uniquely
interconnected on this journey of enlightenment.
Sensory Experiences In Art
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Specific works of art should be handled for better perception instead of denying usage of all our wonderful senses. Modern
humans often experience the world of art by attending exhibitions, retail galleries and museums. For obvious reasons
concerning longevity and protection, these settings often keep the art audience from handling the artwork. Sometimes this
removes us from a complete experience and our level of understanding and interpretation is limited.
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Although we generally view art from a distance, all artworks have an element of interactivity as part of the artistic process.
Certain artworks demand physical interaction with the audience. Artists can provide a unique and intimate experience from
the introduction of an element besides viewing. Even though this is not always feasible in an institutional setting, tactile
aspects can be a vital extension of artistic process. Sound and smell can additionally trigger emotional and intellectual
responses. These sensory factors can open a rich and varied platform with the participant for addressing particular themes.
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Artists have been creating installations and happenings since the beginning of time. Early religious rituals were such
that communicated concepts and ideas about humanity with the use of sight, sound, smell, taste and movement. They
communicated important ideas about their cultures and unified groups. Today artists continue to expand on human concerns
in this manner by working in areas of film, dance, happenings and installations. We also offer many projects that orchestrate
creative experience by engaging all the senses.
/
Defining the difference between paintings and sculpture is challenging to many art enthusiasts. As artists we find it
interesting that many art critics attempt to understand artworks by delegating them to specific categories. We feel the human
need for this rigid order system places limitations on the artist’s need for communicating and reflecting on the nature and
mysteries of the universe.
/
As visual artists we strive to find effective methods for sharing ideas and about the world and human existence within the
scope of space and time. A painting has 3-dimensional sculptural qualities regardless of its capacity for representing
illusionistic space containing people, places or things. Even the smallest known measurable atomic element has width,
depth and height and is sculptural. One can create a painted sculpture or sculptural painting with the same underlying theme
and the viewer’s act of interpretation is the final piece of the puzzle.
/
Categorizing every aspect of our sensory world is an unfruitful attempt to stop the normal mental processes that make mental
breakthroughs. Often people perceive relationships and find enlightenment in the most peculiar moments. Instead of
eliminating confusion, presupposed assumptions often constrict creative thought processes that generate new ideas and
theories about reality.
Concerns About Reality
/
Concepts about reality run through the fabric of all our artworks, whether we are working in paint on canvas or building a
relief with mixed materials. The intent is to challenge our viewers to assimilate their own ideas about the nature of our artistic
creations and their aesthetic worth. The audience response creates an interactive environment that encourages intellectual
and emotional growth.
/
Whatever level of logical or emotional understanding we reach, humans are artists, philosophers, scientists and seekers
of truth. It is our primary occupation from the moment we are born until our last earthly breath. This desire is what connects
us with each other and God. It is this seeking for eternal truths that unites us all. Artists and art enthusiasts are uniquely
interconnected on this journey of enlightenment.
Sensory Experiences In Art
/
Specific works of art should be handled for better perception instead of denying usage of all our wonderful senses. Modern
humans often experience the world of art by attending exhibitions, retail galleries and museums. For obvious reasons
concerning longevity and protection, these settings often keep the art audience from handling the artwork. Sometimes this
removes us from a complete experience and our level of understanding and interpretation is limited.
/
Although we generally view art from a distance, all artworks have an element of interactivity as part of the artistic process.
Certain artworks demand physical interaction with the audience. Artists can provide a unique and intimate experience from
the introduction of an element besides viewing. Even though this is not always feasible in an institutional setting, tactile
aspects can be a vital extension of artistic process. Sound and smell can additionally trigger emotional and intellectual
responses. These sensory factors can open a rich and varied platform with the participant for addressing particular themes.
/
Artists have been creating installations and happenings since the beginning of time. Early religious rituals were such
that communicated concepts and ideas about humanity with the use of sight, sound, smell, taste and movement. They
communicated important ideas about their cultures and unified groups. Today artists continue to expand on human concerns
in this manner by working in areas of film, dance, happenings and installations. We also offer many projects that orchestrate
creative experience by engaging all the senses.
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