MARK REDISKE | TRANSFORMATIONS
Jupiter, acrylic on panel, 40 x 40 inches
Transformations, a collection of new paintings by Seattle artist Mark Rediske can be interpreted as both depictions of the physical world and as psychological landscapes. Referencing horizons, sky, and terrain, the works present atmospheres unto themselves while intensified color and expressive gestures connect with the viewer on an emotional level.
Pyrenees, acrylic on panel, 48 x 48 inches
The works in this show represent a shift in sensibility for me. The paintings are denser, with heavily worked surfaces and attention to rich textures. I am open to a more intuitive process of discovery with each painting.
Initially manipulated with fluid transparent layers, the surfaces are then subjected to spontaneous mark-making with a variety of rigid and flexible tools. Scraping and overpainting are utilized to produce a complex and more dramatic surface of airy light and densely dark – areas of translucent stains mixed with elements of thick, color-saturated opacity. I believe there is a relationship between color, space and emotion, a reflection of mood, memory and place.
I see these paintings as abstract psychological landscapes. My influences come from my surroundings. The density or lightness of air, clouds and sky. And of course, the Pacific Northwest with its boundless presence of water, the regional impact of the Puget Sound, the lakes, and the mist. I am also greatly inspired by my garden with its lush and ever evolving mix of colors and textures – alternating between abundance and decay with the promising grace of renewal. - Mark Rediske
The Fates III, acrylic on panel, 40 x 40 inches
Mark Rediske holds BFA and MA degrees from St. Cloud University, St Cloud, MN. He shows his work across the United States, including at Frye Art Museum, Seattle, WA. Rediske taught art at St. Cloud University, St. Cloud, MN; Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle, WA, and Oregon College of Arts & Crafts, Portland, OR. His artwork is part of dozens of collections, including American Airlines, Seattle, WA; The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC; Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ; Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chicago, IL.