Artist Statement
My new exploration into the digital world begins and ends with how to enhance the color/form/content of work l have already created. I discovered that l could digitally overlay a photograph with a collage or painting and create a completely new image.
The three artworks l am submitting here are digital compilations of my original paintings, photographs and collages. Once l digitize them, l boost the color saturation or experiment with negative effects to highlight the mystery being brought forth by this new technique. Once l have an image I feel is successfully rendered, l have it reproduced on canvas or vinyl, which further gives the work added authenticity.
I am very happy with the direction of these amalgamations of existing art that then creates completely new images.
René Westbrook
