Stacie Chapell - Artist Statement

Stacie Chappell draws upon life experience as her main artistic influence; a time, mood or memory. The visceral play of color and form in her paintings evoke emotive sensations of; elation, excitement, anxiety and curiosity. She has had her work described as standing somewhere “between a scientific blueprint and a childlike doodle.”

Stacie uses a variety of acrylics, inks, fabric paints, drawing doodles and blotting of paint with paper towels, to integrate form, color and pattern. “The various types of paint media and surface treatments I use react differently, ultimately pushing the element of surprise as form and space develops.”

In her recent work, there is a sense of detachment to a particular space than from her previous, Thought Form Series. She describes trying to achieve “formlessness” by limiting the amount of deliberate mark making and quieting of the “ego” or “temptation to do more”. Rather allowing the paint to flow and direct the overall process. This is visually suggestive in her work as spatial movement, gesture and transformation are conveyed.

Her paintings are quite intuitive and celebrated for their energy and color. “I want the viewer to have a perceptual and sensory experience.”

Stacie Chappell’s works can be found in many collections both private and corporate.
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