Patricia Bason is a local artist whose work is primarily traditional still-life oil paintings. Her favorite subject matter is fruit and its depiction in different light. Her work is influenced by the Dutch Masters and their focus on rich colors and its subtle contrast.
She has participated in several group and solo shows across the country for the last thirty-five years.
Artist Statement:
"...The tone of traditional oil painting has caught my attention. The Dutch Masters were my first exposure to the affect. Their oil paintings focused on still-life images set against deeply layered backgrounds. Contrast was subtle; colors were rich. I wanted to give the medium a try. Several months of experiments and practice resulted in a series of 'wrapped' fruit oil paintings. The fruit provided simplicity and the wraps introduced complexity. The layers background set a serious tone. My excitement stirred – I was on the right path. I hung the paintings near the dinner table. Several days later, sitting down for an early dinner, I noticed the pull of the images. It was about five o’clock and the light was beginning to dim. The paintings, a pair of wrapped lemons and oranges, captured the fading light and returned it with surreal glow. Later, under the indirect light from lamps across the room, the paintings continued to attract my attention. On top of that they set mood which was at once comforting, powerful and elegant…"
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