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“Portal”

Visual poetics that narrate the luminous beauty & grace descending upon us at this transcendent time.

In this collection of New Work by Aondrea Maynard there is a dialogue between The Artist and The Natural World that brings to life an inner exploration and evolution; and as the butterfly emerges from its chrysalis, out of the darkness … the light is born.

Modern interpretations of Nature, Inspired by old romantic European paintings that honor old world sensibilities, the poetry of memory, a calling on the lineage of wisdom found in nature, the history of our humanity and an embracing of the mysterious to reveal a space of serenity that is ever expansive, transformative and inclusive.

In lush layers of oil painted on wood panels, the elegant qualities of light and shadow are expressed and the emotionally evocative power of color explored to present a sensual experience as seduction, invitation and sanctuary.

I got hooked on fine art photography, the first night I spent in the darkroom printing my first black and white image.  It was like falling down a rabbit hole. There I was in Wonderland.

Photography is a medium that allows an artist nearly unlimited ways to express herself. I treasure the fact that I can make all kinds of images, many taken right from my imagination. The list includes blurry out-of-focus “street” images, staged doll scenarios, mysterious night shots, quiet observations of everyday life, digital composites and most recently, dreamy encaustic images. My work has evolved from the darkroom, to the computer and recently back to hands on play with alternative processes. Photography, for me, almost always involves an exploration, a journey on which I continue to explore my imagination and ideas. My most recent work is inspired by the magic and lore of fairy tales, the timeless stories that continue to fascinate.

For several years I considered myself primarily a printmaker, but my interest in pushing the boundaries of printmaking has led me more and more into collage and mixed media. I began my life in art as a painter and graphic designer, and that background still informs all that I do. My work is filled with layers of information and of meaning, and often contains odd juxtapositions with their own resonance, open to endless interpretations.