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| Artist Statement |
| "Champlin prefers portraiture and emotional scenes of the human bond and of the human condition. It is this energy and emotion that binds the subject with the canvas and forms the symphonic nature of his work. It is the merging of the moment onto the canvas. A symphysis of subject and form. Champlin boldly uses colour and line to express his artistic vision. The colour is weaved together to form a tapestry. Bold lines give a feeling of motion and energy. His works are the passion and energy of l..." Read more |
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Champlin prefers portraiture and emotional scenes of the human bond and of the human condition. It is this energy and emotion that binds the subject with the canvas and forms the symphonic nature of his work. It is the merging of the moment onto the canvas. A symphysis of subject and form. Champlin boldly uses colour and line to express his artistic vision. The colour is weaved together to form a tapestry. Bold lines give a feeling of motion and energy. His works are the passion and energy of life and the fluidity of which life entails.
Painting is the symphysis between artist and subject - the subject and the artist transcends a part of themselves to the painting creating a perfect union. It is a butterfly and the flower, the butterfly paints the flower flowing on the wind to the next to create new life - the miracle of pollenation.
Painting is a way of thought. There are no words really to describe the process as thoughts are emotions and hues and shapes. It is calculated chaos resulting in harmony. Painting is to capture the spirit as if one could take a breath of wind, hold it and give it to another. Painting is the spirit of man transcended onto canvas.
Art will always be interesting as we are innately intrigued about the plight of the human condition and of the plight of ourselves. It is a map of our journey - our past and our future. This is my inspiration.
Past Exhibits:
1992-93: Madison Ave Art Gallery (Memphis, TN). 1997: International Gallery of Art (London, Ont.). 1997-98: Gallery One (Ellensburg, WA) in 1997-1998. Dec 15, 1996: cover of the Journal of American Veterinary Medicine. Oct. 2005: juried show in the Period One gallery Colour III exhibit (Omaha, NE). EBSQ "Wild Birds" Exhibit Apr. 1-30, 2007; EBSQ's "More than Birth " May 1-31, 2007. EBSQ "Better Late Than Never" Exhibit Dec 1-31, 2007 EBSQ "Nude in Art" Exhibit Feb 1-29, 2008 Agora Gallery "Figuratively Speaking" , 25th Street, NYC, NY Feb 29-Mar 20, 2008. Amsterdam Whitney Gallery "Serenade From a Star", 25th Street, NYC, NY Aug 1-Aug 26, 2008; Agora Gallery, "Contemporary Perspectives" 25th Street, NYC, NY, Jan 30 - Feb 19, 2009; Amsterdam Whitney Gallery (NYC, NY) " Salute to the Stars"; May 8-Jun 2, 2009 Opening reception May 14, 2009 6-8 EST. ; Juried book 'International Contemporary Masters 2009' editor/curator Despina Tunberg
Affiliations:
Juried Member Absolute Arts; Master Member United Creators; Member Kennebec Valley Art Association
Gallery Representation
Represented by: Agora Gallery (New York, NY) 2007-2009; Amsterdam Whitney Gallery (New York, NY) 2008-2010 |
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Juried Member Absolute Arts |
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Master Member United Creators |
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Represented by Agora Gallery (New York, NY) 2007-2010 |
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Represented by Amsterdam Whitney Gallery (New York, NY) 2008-2010 |
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Member Kennebec Valley Art Association |
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Self represented artist 1992 - present
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In moody, expressionisitic drags of paint D. Loren Champlin exposes the brutalities and joys derived of human passion. Deep reds, flesh tones, and azures swirl across the canvas, emphasizing the emotion of the subject matter. The style is highly reminiscent of Edvard Munch, whose works influenced the Pittsburgh-born Champlin when he was living in Norway as a teenager.
The nude is a common motif in Champlin's paintings, but has varied meanings. Some are peaceful and meditative, while others are sensual or even grotesque. Each, however, exposes a truthof the individual's character. Champlin also paints scenes of musicians and familial outings. These paintings are visual stories of people absorbed by their surroundings and the things that make them happy.
Champlin's works are wrought with the raw emotion of the human experience. Themes such as romantic ardor, parental love, betrayal, and contemplation show the multiplicity of life. Invoking the untamable spirit of a stallion, his paintings emanate intensity, energy, and movement |
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ArtisSpectrum |
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Review of D. Loren Champlin |
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ArtisSpectrum |
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11/7/2007 |
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Work included in Books/Magazines/Catalogues: |
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Book International Contemporary Masters 2009 |
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3/1/2009 |
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Magazine ArtisSpectrum |
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11/7/2008 |
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11/7/2007 |
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4/7/2009 |
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