Depth of Feel
"I don’t mean to imply that Delamater’s brand of abstraction looks a lot like Jackson Pollock’s. . .That said, there’s still a kinship between the two. You could consider them maybe second or third cousins in terms of how they distribute an 'all-over' variety of gestures and marks that cover the painting surface. That distribution, however, appears comparatively more structured and rhythmic in Delamater’s paintings, imbuing many of them with a distinct sense of verticality." — Artwach
Layers of acrylic paint and gesso give visible depth to each piece, which emerges from the canvas as the work progresses. The paint is poured or drizzled, while the gesso is applied using broad, unplanned strokes with pallet knives, spatulas, putty knives and other objects.
The names of the paintings represent emotions common to us all. I'm often asked if the names reflect what I was feeling when I worked on the painting. In some cases, yes, although I can't say it's true of every last one. In some instances, I chose the name because that's what I saw and felt when I looked at the finished piece.
Click here to view a video tour of 'Depth of Feel' on view at Patina Arts Centre in Canton, Ohio
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To view a gallery of some of my early work, click here.