Dennis Wojtkiewicz
defies the destructive nature of time passing in his large scale, photo
realistic paintings of fruit and flowers. Using a technique perfected by
Vermeer and other Northern European masters, he captures and enhances the
transitory nature of his subject matter. “Each painting is constructed by
beginning with a monochrome under painting in the complement of the featured
subject. Subsequent layers of semi-opague through to transparent colors follow
with up to ten passes before the end result is achieved.” In explaining the
meditative qualities of the work, Wotjkiewicz says, “There are a number of
elements in the visual undertow which function as a metaphor or representation
of themes such as spirituality, relationships (or lack thereof), reproduction
and, generally speaking, the transitory nature of most stuff. When I go into
the studio, it is with the intent of imbuing the paintings with a living spirit
and to realize something that will connect with the viewer on a sensual if not
metaphysical plane.” His work is currently on exhibit at the Castle Gallery.
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