Randall Steinke

Artist Statement

When I look at the world around us I see shapes, shapes occurring from texture, color, and light/dark. I use figurative images that are abundant with shapes, and work the shapes to make the composition fit into a coherent image. The composition is a process that involves interpreting, moving, and manipulating the shapes to create a harmonious image. Color is not a factor at this point in the development of the artwork but colors do start manifesting themselves. Once satisfied with the forms on the canvas, I began to conceptualize colors that complement the shapes. When I’m satisfied with at least one color, I begin to interject that color onto the shapes which always results in other colors reveling themselves. For me every artwork is a conscious experiment that lays the foundation for future experiments.