Artist's Statement
I have wanted to be an artist since my early
childhood and I have been a student of light, and its many
manifestations for the greater part of my adult life. I became
enamored by the paintings of Mark Rothko, Modrian and Joseph Albers.
It was in Albers that light became a science and the pursuit
was optics.
All during this time I was a poet and the idea that I could
be both visual and verbal was a constant challenge. I was encouraged
by a friend to try digital imaging and what followed was an
immensely rewarding experience. It was like learning to walk
all over again and I was overwhelmed. As I progressed I realized
that I was being afforded opportunities no master in prior
times could have even conceived of.
In the same way that ‘montage’ is used to describe
film editing that is done poetically; I sense that my images
blend motion and color. Many of them await a musical score
and stand ready to blend with a new harmonic. They are expressions
of joy and are ready to reveal that magic to people of any
age or persuasion.
Over the last year the success of the Joy-For-The-Eye site
has been a constant source of reassurance and delight. I have
received visits from all over the world and many people have
expressed their heartfelt appreciation for my work. The state
of the art in digital has really progressed and many people
who are only interested in getting a screen saver should look
into buying a print if they can. The reason for this is that
the state of the art in printing, with the Epson 9600 and Parrot
Ultramat canvas makes the finished art object much more lovely
to behold in the flesh, larger and up on your wall. The colors
are much more vivid, as is the total aesthetic experience.
Digital is undeniably the place to be for anyone who wants
to push the edge and I thank all of you who have enjoyed my
work and hope you continue to find it exciting, as I put up
new pieces in the coming year.
-Thomas Vorce