Archie Sutton Artist Statement: Working with people for many years can give one an apperception of what-is and what-isn't. It is the "what is" or ˜what is there" that drives my work, and looking for what I have not yet grasped here in the now. My influence ranges from neo-impressionists, cubism, pop art and avant-garde postmodernism, albeit I don't believe my work genuinely represents it. My work reflects a contemporary abstract approach, I am forever pulled to contrasts; smooth and rough, light and dark, contrast is such a stark and beautiful expression of truth. I particularly like working with doors when constructing my art for the feel but mostly for the metaphor and look. I'm drawn to mixed-media for different reasons; texture, feel and multi-dimensional looks, and mostly the freedom to cast aside what I've learned and break free of perceived rules. I live in Sunizona, AriZona with my family, and work at home, this enables my wife and kids to influence or impact each piece of art. I conceptualize all my work before I begin a new piece, I know almost exactly where I am going in the beginning and almost never get there when I finish. It is this steady change to keep things fresh and new and make it exciting to connect with someone through art, especially one you have never met.   Wishful Thinking   Screen Window   Night Muse Texas Rose   Triangles   Humans For more information on this artist’s work contact: