Sandy Whitby
Sandy's paintings bring the viewer into a world of textural abstraction and rich colors. They evoke a dream-like etherealism, blending abstract representations with a raw textural quality. Fellow painter and teacher Alberto Mijangos says “Her experience as a graphic artist, her selection of color as spiritual reference, and her use of materials request my participation in her dreams of mystical geometry.”
Artist's Statement
As an artist, clearly we expose ourselves through our medium. We learn about ourselves through the process of painting. Each painting is a new lesson as we explore what fascinates and inspires us about the world around us. I am drawn to the contrast between elements that are earthy, gritty and aged with metallic and other slick manmade materials. I also like the physical aspect of painting-using your hands, getting dirty and finding out where a painting will take you. Painting is something like therapy-it feels good to put things down on canvas and watch it evolve. The opportunity for personal growth is limitless.