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Colleen Appleton Critcher

Acrylic Paintings

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Statement:
When I look into the night sky speckled with stars, I can feel the energy of the universe. Through a telescope I can see that a particular star is not a star at all, but a spiraling galaxy far away. It is simple to ignore the energy circling all around - the moon, the earth, the universe, a seashell, a tree trunk, a flower. As an artist, I find myself fixated on the beauty most people overlook. I am inspired to capture the energy of life with my abstract paintings. I employ color as a vehicle of expression and use light to construct illusion. Spirals themselves are powerful symbols. They invoke kinetic movement and reflect deeper philosophy. My paintings emulate what I believe; very simply, we are ever changing beings in a life that is never still.
Biography:
Colleen Appleton Critcher is an abstract painter. Her unique work reflects her interests in philosophy and astronomy. She is sometimes referred to as the "circle painter." Colleen's work is most often appreciated for its bold color and striking images. Colleen earned a Bachelor of Arts from Francis Marion University. While at Francis Marion, she received the John W. Baker Fine Arts Scholarship and the Peggy Love McLaughlin Art Award. She graduated summa cum laude in 2002. Colleen actively exhibits her work throughout South Carolina. Her work has been exhibited throughout the state in museums, galleries and art festivals. Her paintings have become part of private collections both nationally and internationally.