Lisa Burge

My works are non-representational oil paintings on wood panel, masonite, or paper. The surfaces are first prepared with several layers of gesso to prime and create an underlying texture before applying the paint. The paintings are primarily oil with markings or "gestures" of graphite, or oil bar. The markings are particular to my work and convey a personal symbology and calligraphy which I rely upon to express myself. I work intuitively and let the paintings evolve as I work into them. In my artwork, I focus on how to dynamically define space in terms of flat surface. The use of color and texture form the underlying basis of each composition. As a process artist, I allow this relationship to evoke image and shape. Depth is created through the interaction between density and transparency of color. Shapes appear to float on the surface or mysteriously recede into the paper or canvas when the layering of color is juxtaposed against color. My intent is the pure exploration of color and line.