For the last two months I have been working on some new ideas. I will be releasing a coherent collection on a theme called "Colliding Spaces". There will be ten images in the collection, broadening my horizons and with a shifted perspective......more will be revealed soon!
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I am very aware that over the years my art has undergone many changes, transitions and even name changes. Talk about confusing people! But my thoughts, my attitudes, my beliefs and my spiritual connectivity, shall we say, to my art have shifted over time. But one thing that remains essentially a constant is the general philosophy and ethos behind my art. The idea that alternative dimensions, spaces, even Universes might exist beyond our current level of understanding. And that is pretty much the driving force behind my creations. However, there is one aspect that has pretty much eluded me over the years. And that is my deeper understanding of what makes my art tick. What is it really all about? What does it all mean? I would say that my art is pretty much hard to define as I don't fit into any box. But why should I? I don't conform to any "rules" in how I go about creating my art and I am not a traditional artist by any means. I don't, for example, do social commentary etc and I am not motivated by current trends in the art world. This could of course have an effect on any attempt to bring my art to a wider audience. And I am aware that many people won't "understand" my art. But that's fine. I am not worried by that. So, I am just an artist. I create what comes naturally to me.
So with all of that in mind, here's why I have settled on the word "visionary" - meaning a bold idea, dream, vision, above, beyond, transcend. So my visionary (or metaphysical) worlds could be described as a space, dimension or dimensions, a Universe that exists or may exist beyond our reality or physical plane of current existence. Perhaps even beyond space time as we know it. This is all speculation of course but an idea that I have long held a fascination for. Therefore in all of this speculation and mystery, it is most probable that, given their existence, the laws of physics and nature operate on a completely different level. One can only imagine what these worlds could look like. This is where I come in. In my work, I don't lay claim that what I create really exists, but my imagination and visionary attitudes are guided by these ideas and beliefs, guided by the metaphysical universe. And so the journey continues. There is much to left to explore. I will keep looking beyond. And once I have "discovered a new world", you'll see it here. I am just an artist...... I am thrilled to be featured in this directory of small Cornish businesses. Promoting my art - and for any artist - is an essential part of the marketing process. The listing will help to showcase my art to a wider audience - at least that is the plan! Head over to the listing by clicking the image or here: https://www.cornwallshopsmall.co.uk/directory/ian-david-spencer The listing will also increase the opportunity for me to take part in our local trade markets in Truro and Newquay. As ever, an announcement will be made in my "events and exhibitions" page on my site. 17/11/2023 0 Comments Winter Moorland MoonEvery year around autumn / winter time, I re-release my best selling seasonal work "Winter Moorland Moon". Created in 2015, this image was originally shot at the Merry Maidens stone circle in West Cornwall. You might be forgiven for thinking that this image was shot in the winter - but it wasn't! As with all my work, I create with an open mind and allow things to flow naturally - organically if you like - and so with this, a wintery theme started emerging. A composite image was created with the moon and layers of wintery colours and frosty / snowy effects that give it a truly wintery feel. Just how I like my favourite season! It has remained a popular image in my portfolio and is once again available as prints and greetings cards. https://www.iandavidspencer-artist.co.uk/store/p45/Winter-Moorland-Moon-By-Ian-David-Spencer.html
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