Painter Craig Kosak has a long history of producing work that draws on mythological themes. In his new series Spirit Guides animals of various kinds are portrayed on colorful backgrounds that become dimensional spaces conveying emotional experiences. Inspired by the sea, the forests and the wildlife around him Craig is exploring a variety of ways to approach the process of making art, from representational to abstract. His work to integrate these seemingly disparate styles is ongoing.
Kosak explains: “Having traveled extensively around the American West, my life and work are about the land and the creatures with whom I share life. Rather than make paintings that tell a story I'm much more interested in making paintings that share a feeling. My work explores the inner world where things are felt more than seen. I am making representational paintings about emotional experiences.”
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