#1183 gouache & oil pastels on canvas creating works that are defined

creating works that are defined by their complexity and depth

Each layer is allowed to shine through the next

This is edition 1/6

as often with Spielman's work

#1183 gouache & oil pastels on canvas creating works that are definedBoecker begins each new work by penciling in his composition. But the work ultimately is about the colors and layers that will evolve on the surface over time. He builds his paint up in a slow process, adding layers of color then partially removing them, allowing the echoes of erosion to remain visible in the final work. The gradual accumulation of pigment conveys a visual sense of depth, while also communicating a bittersweet emotional feeling that