BENNETT VADNAIS
Artist Statement
Much of Bennett Vadnais’ subject matter comes from his surroundings in
Manhattan and Brooklyn. With a strong background in plein air landscape
painting, Vadnais finds an interesting relationship between static forms
and the elusive qualities of light and the emotions they convey. Rather
than trying to capture a specific moment in time, Vadnais’ paintings
have a stillness that reveals the timeless character of place. He
chooses not to work from digital imagery or photography, preferring to
allow the image to be filtered through direct contact with the subject
and through memory. He develops his relationship with the subject by
doing numerous paintings and drawings on-site. Vadnais’ primary medium
is acrylic. He creates his paintings with transparent layers of color,
allowing him to infuse them with a natural sense of variety and
complexity.
