There’s a fine line between what it is the forms are evocative of, and, like, an alien spaceship. I’m looking to achieve the right mix of play and sophistication. Landing on that balance can be tricky, but obviously very satisfying. — Chloe Fields
The spontaneity comes with abrupt color breaks and the unexpected course the line takes. So a degree of spontaneity is important, but it can’t happen without a little bit of planning. — Chloe Fields
Distilling the personality of a piece into a word or a few words feels really prescriptive, and it’s tough because I don’t want to persuade a viewer away from whatever feeling they get from a piece. So if anything, I try to be fairly light with titling. — Chloe Fields
Alex Proba shares how specific interactions in nature, like the meeting of the shore and the water, inspired her to abstract these moments into depictions of emotion and awe.
Out with 2020 and in with 2021. We're reflecting on all of the spaces that became home to Uprise Art over the past year.