We humans are filled with desires for connection, meaning, sustenance, and delight. I portray these influences in oil painting and mixed media work. I am inspired by my passion for Italian history, art, and culture and by the exuberance of the 19th century French "rebels", particularly �douard Manet.
Many of my paintings are done in oil on found wood, such as vintage cupboard doors. I love the interaction of oil paint on wood surfaces and also the sense of layers of history and experience evoked by using aged supports. Sometimes I incorporate text into my work to add an additional layer of visual and emotional connection to the viewer.
I am emboldened by my predecessors to create work that is rich, meaningful, and filled with the mystery, humor, and joy of life.
Serena Barton
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