Abstract Landscape
Artist Statement - Jennifer Wiggs, WHS
Wrong Crowd
American GothicI begin with line, in India ink on watercolor paper. The line flattens the shapes, emphasizing their edges. I use watercolor because of the spontaneity and layering of colors. I use imaginary animals and landscapes as a vehicle for modern compositions.
A central theme is an emphasis on what is unseen, rather than seen, in the world: sound, wind, and voice. Often the animals are singing or calling, and listening.Painting is my way of connecting to nature. Qualities of the rural Midwest can be seen in the paintings, such as the rolling hills and large gardens.
What distinguishes my art is the primitive drawing and storytelling.
