THE JOY IS IN THE PATTERN

Abstract

My thesis project explores the use of carefully orchestrated, patterned paintings depicting domestic interiors with bold, flat, layered planes of color, repeated motifs, and a shallow sense of space. Pattern is everywhere I look - in nature, decorative home furnishings, on clothing, animals, etc. I love pattern and my paintings reflect the joyful contemplation of their orderly repetition. I find inspiration in decorative organic form. From wind-swept leaves dancing on an afternoon run and a beautiful bouquet of flowers at the local market stand to the clothes in my closet and cherished domestic objects, pattern adorns every corner of my life. I have incorporated precious items from my own home, memories of places and things, as well as imagery gleaned from photographs and online content of interiors I can only dream of. The patterns adorning the surface of my work are born from the desire for order and predictability. A sense of balance, repetition, joyful color, and a little bit of friendly confusion guide my decision-making process. My painting represents an artful meditation on everyday, domestic life.