The birth of abstract painting comes from a history of emotional expression. The paintings of Joan Mueller are no exception to this rule. Her spontaneous, gestural canvases are rich with color and emotion. The unique light found in Southern California influences much of her work. There is clarity of expression that undeniably evokes a response in the viewer. Mueller's compositions are tight and sophisticated, displaying a mature control of her visual language. Her surfaces are multi-layered and agitated, referencing the process and revealing a life their own. These products of self-exploration successfully attempt to describe the unseen, while displaying her masterful use of strong color, painterly marks and emotional energy. Every viewer will leave her work energized by the endless possibilities of her creativity. |
