Bethany

Hadden

My work is an exploration of material, texture and trials. I use acrylics on mainly wood whether it be recycled building materials, wood cabinet doors or drawers or other porous surfaces. It’s not just the painting and creating part I enjoy, but the process to get there such as the cutting, sanding and prepping material for work. It’s lethargic. Animals have been portrayed in artwork forever and represent our connection to the world. I am drawn to their character and peacefulness when we are constantly surrounded by noise and clutter. I want to portray each animal in a moment or state of just being. The idea of the outcome and possibilities or each piece being endless intrigues me and pushes my desire to move forward. I choose an animal or a subject and just work around that idea in a spontaneous way. Each piece I develop the beginning of a story and the rest is open for wonder.

Acrylic, Mixed Media

https://www.bjhaddenart.com

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