Zurich Collection

The Zurich Collection blends the energy of color with the elegance of composition. The textures and patterns are, at a glance, readily distinguishable and visually enticing. They draw the viewer into the work and allow a connection on an emotional level. This collection reaffirms that the power of color and imagery are still an essential part of our modern world.

All works are based upon one image taken in Zurich, Switzerland. The focal point was an outdoor concrete sculpture, which had been aged by time and nature. This produced unique and distinctive imperfections in the surface’s texture. These properties are an underlying theme throughout the collection.

Within the image, I seized upon powerful elements. These provided the baseline for the work's pattern, texture and palette. Each work within the collection is unique, yet is consistent with the original concept. The work started as a technical study but quickly expanded into a vibrant and powerful design study in contemporary art.

The viewer is drawn into the work. Then they are amazed as the subject matter changes as the perspective shifts with distance and angle. One person commented that several of these colors, textures and patterns resembled the opal’s color spectrum, translucence, veins and vibrancy.

There are three unique and distinct volumes:

Volume 1 - Base Design. This is the original design concept. The work is defined by blending the energy of original color with the elegance of composition.

Volume 2 - Emblem Design. One emblem design from Volume 1 is the basis for this study in color and design variation. This approach explores color, tones and patterns that range from subdued to intricate to exotic to vibrant. Volume 2’s approach expands the work.

Volume 3 - Emblem Patterns. Unlike the wide range of color and design found in Volume 2, Volume 3’s focus is on specific colors to create vibrant and contrasting foregrounds and backgrounds. The original emblem design is still the basis. However, minor variations were made to the design.

4 June 2011

SLIDESHOW: Samples from each volume are presented.

Vol. 1
Base Design

Vol. 2
Emblem Design

Vol. 3
Emblem Patterns

ARTIST NOTE: The Zurich Collection is a comprehensive and detailed study in art and design. The original book contained three volumes listed here. After this work was complete, inspiration struck once more. In total, this work consumed me for two years and resulted in over 1000 works. I am in the process of re-categorizing the study which has resulted in nine volumes. While each work stands on its own merit, each individual work is connected to the original photograph. I have not seen any efforts approach the vision that struck me.

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