Artist Statement - Roxy Rubell
I am a New Hampshire-based, self-taught painter working with acrylic and pastel on canvas, linen and wood. My paintings are bold, uninhibited, and characterized by a fusion of color, movement, texture, and dimension. These elements work together to depict a wide spectrum of emotions, often inspired by current affairs or linked to my own life experiences. I draw influence from many artists, including Jackson Pollock, Henri Matisse, Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler, and even my French grandmother, whose oil paintings were exhibited at the Smithsonian and Corcoran Gallery in the 1950s.
Ideas for my work are sparked by literature, pop culture, music, people, animals, nature, and everyday life. As a mostly intuitive painter, I approach each blank canvas as a journey without a set destination. My process varies—it can be swift or meandering—but my goal remains the same: to pull the viewer close, inviting them to experience life within the painting and embark on their own contemplative journey. I hope my work elicits emotion, stimulates conversation, and inspires reflection.
