Now and Then-SomeOver the past two weeks I’ve added 40 new abstract photo art montages to the site. The different modern art montages are separated into five shape styled galleries, Montage Squares, Montage Wides, Montage Rectangles, Montage Diptychs and Montage Triptychs. The montages allow me to express a spiritual and mystical philosophy further by creating entities and situations out of the abstract nature photographs. The montages represent a pivotal deviation from abstract nature photography. The exploration on foot with a camera allows me to find more nature patterns or “organic paint” for my palette, without it; this work would not exist. For me, the photography and the montages have a dual existence which are equally enjoyed.
An Evolution
The abstract photo art montages are a culmination of artistic techniques, religious/political research and a love for nature, which are all combined with my personal travel experiences. The techniques I am using to create this work combine the many different mediums I’ve explored over the years, printmaking, sculpture, photography and graphic design. Graphic design has certainly affected my art, its first influence is noticed in the last of my intaglio prints made years ago. The triptych images “Quetzalcoatl” and “Kukulkan” have a special significance to me. I have posted “Ouroboros Congress” above and “KuKulkan” below in high resolution format.
I wonder what the next evolutionary step will be like? Thanks for taking a walk with me.
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Ok, how can you follow up what Mitchell said here. Let’s just say that is seriously cool stuff.
The reflecting surface has been used as a metaphor/medium in secret societies and ceremonial magic through out the ages. I believe Wolik’s works tap into gravity, light and telluric currents, that these societies were aware of. Often the first impression may be uncomfortable as an initiation. If it does cause tension to viewers they will remember the feeling of light and shadow cross examining itself..as a psychic condition. In a very original way, Wolik channels the animistic into our reality.