I tear paper. That is what I do. It frees me and opens up possibilities and my work is all about freedom and possibilities. I'm interested in breaking out of habitual ways of thinking—redefining, tearing through the surface of things to find the energy below. I then work with that powerful energy to reshape, recreate, heal.
When I first began making art I used graphite as my medium. People would often remark on how I created so much color out of gray. It took a few years before I was able to transition into working with a full palette. I've been hooked on color ever since.
To my eye, the world is stunningly beautiful. I'm amazed by the riotous clash of color against color in nature. Eyes are organs of joy. Sometimes when I meditate I feel myself dancing/spinning/my body flung into space/limbs floating free. With luminous color and torn edges I express that joy and freedom.
For more information about my work, please visit www.janesherrill.com
