Sue De Chiara

Artist Statement

"Growing up in an artistic family I’ve always been attracted to creative pursuits. I find inspiration in various aspects of life - from nature and the human body to spiritual matters and meditation. Abstraction with its freedom of expression, its mysterious and unpredictable elements is my favorite mode.

"My paintings start with a particular idea and the process itself takes over leading me in mysterious ways to unknown destinations. Although my paintings are perfectly abstract, they always contain a narrative, a story to be interpreted by the viewer.

"Graceful and soft handling of the paint is continually reinforced by a barely visible yet strong structural element. This dichotomy of soft component and solid structural foundation creates a unique visual expression, at once subtle and powerful. The colors I choose are often inspired by the changing seasons of coastal New England."