Victoria Raymond

Artist Statement

I am inspired by the natural world around me, it's shapes, colors and shifting light.

My pieces develop organically as I work on them, and are comprised of many materials: polymer clay, paint, paper, ink and found objects. Some pieces incorporate things I intentionally break to depict grief and loss, but integrating them with other materials repurposes them in new and beautiful ways.

I make quick paintings in my garden from different angles to capture the array of flowers, stems and leaves. Then I cut the paintings into pieces, and layer them onto paper. A picture slowly emerges, transforming the elements into a beguiling landscape.

By combining and arranging elements in my collages and assemblages, I open my pieces to exciting possibilities and create art that is imaginative, vibrant, and tactile.