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Evoking the tradition of
Abstract Expressionism,
Weaser utilizes the familiar visual reference of the landscape as a vehicle for experimentation; she captures her vistas not in a literal likeness, but rather in its forms, colors, effects, and the subjective experience it conjures. Such scenes evoke pow- erful, emotionally charged memories reflective of not only her personal history, but of the light refractions and reflections of water surfaces that inspire each composition.
With a channeled devotion to landscapes, the ebb and flow of the environment is mimicked in Weaser’s process and surface quality. Intuitively placing large swathes of color, layers of paint are collaged into seamless undulations pierced by light- er areas, reminiscent of dappled sunlight. Selectively buffing away areas, she cuts through to the bottom layer in move- ments that echo the direction of her brushstrokes, revealing the final composition. In her recent works, she has chosen canvas over wood panels, which allows for more accidental movement from the flow of paint. Built-up layers of iridescent color contrast with the matte colors underneath, and through a physically intense sanding process, the composition emerg- es with an almost sculptural depth—presenting the illusion of a living landscape.
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