Kathryn Freeman
The human figure is a never-ending source of inspiration for me. In my paintings I try to create harmonious order out of the confusion and randomness of every day existence: order in which form and content merge to create a convincing world and a believable narrative.
In using classical composition, I continue in the great tradition of early Renaissance masters I admire, such as Piero della Francesca, Giotto and Masaccio. I also try to distill forms – the human figure, buildings, trees – down to their very essence. In doing so, I hope to give them an enduring presence and universality. I am interested in transposing the metaphorical into the literal and often use allegory and symbolism to do so. I have always been interested in the writings of Carl Jung and the idea that there is a language of archetypal images or symbols that can be interpreted universally.
There are certain images that appear repeatedly in my paintings, such as dogs, birds, horses and other animals, trees, hearts – all images from everyday life but also ones that kindle deeper interpretation. The settings of my paintings are almost always gleaned from my immediate surroundings and personal experiences. In all my work, the composition is structured to support and clarify the narrative, whether it is by means of a classical frieze or an arrangement of geometric forms and linear perspective. My greatest intention, and reason for painting, is to express something both meaningful and truthful about the human condition.
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