Musical Muse, a new exhibit of artwork by Joe Diggs at Holderness School’s Edward's Art Gallery, hosted an opening reception on Thursday, January 9. This free exhibit is open to the public and runs from January 9 to February 28. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

From the Artist

To me painting is magic; images appear out of nothing; blobs of color transform themselves to a new meaning. Creating art gives me the opportunity to share my visual experiences. I identify with the power of the image and re-represent it to my audience. I want my work to invoke thoughts and emotions that will take the viewer on a visual journey.

I paint from observation, but allow my art the freedom to be spontaneous, which spawns new work. Just as importantly, by allowing impromptu action, I omit the desire to control everything in the process. This grants me a voyeuristic space to operate. Being intensely in control without force, I react to chance intuitively and reflect my findings to my audience. Being a voyeur and a medium wrapped into one.

The process of making art has helped me emotionally by providing a physical escape. Blending figuration and abstraction with a basis or departure from landscape gives me the space to make emotionally hypnotic gestural works.

View photos from the gallery opening >
 

About the Artist

Born in Croix Chapeau, France to a military family and after graduating from Southeastern Massachusetts University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art Painting with a need for a more international education, Joe Diggs gained employment as a Flight Attendant with US Airways. Recently he completed a Master of Fine Art Degree at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

View more on his website.