Welcome to the second edition of the Diamond Artist Guild Newsletter. This month, we have an interview with Henry Stindt. There is also a call for art, and a link to the first newsletter, in case you missed it.
Call for Art
The subject is Red Essence; heat, vital life force. Paint something new or pull one from the portfolio. Any visual medium accepted. (Photographs, paintings, prints, drawings, 3D etc.) Send an image along with title, medium and your name to: alexis@alexisstjohn.com. This is not a contest. All entries submitted will be posted in next month’s newsletter.
group: DHR5 (Connecticut retreat group)
Years in the work: 6
Q: Tell us a little about your medium, style of work, and process.
Henry: My work often starts with a found object or event. For example, "Urban Artifacts" contains rusty metal street objects in the top panel, and a photo of some paint spilled on the street nearby. From there, I started drawing and painting on top of the archival prints made from photographs of the objects/events. I feel guided by some subconscious forces, that seem to be generated by the objects' physical structure and/or their relationship to the accidental composition. I unfold the mystery that continually presents itself in the ensuing moments; it's a fun adventure that is guided by a procession of visual surprises.
"Urban Artifacts" ~40"x30" archival photographic prints and mixed media
Q: How is your work influenced by the Diamond Approach?
Henry: The Diamond Approach has strengthened my capacity to trust my curiosity and intuition, and to surrender to the moment.
"Zoe's Little House In France” 16"x21" mixed media on digitally altered archival print of an old drawing done in collaboration with my 3 year old daughter.
"Spin The Bottle” 17"x24" mixed media. Starting with a print of a crushed aluminum beer bottle.