Local ‘Fire Artists’ host Oxford exhibit Friday
OXFORD – 6 On The Square (6OTS) announces the opening of its second art exhibit of 2015: one-of-a-kind, flame “painted” copper wall art by Elizabeth and Robert Yates of Studio Yates. The formal opening reception will be held Friday, March 6 from 5 – 7 p.m.
The McDonough artists will present more than a dozen of their shimmering creations to the public for display, and be on hand to explain the process and principle of their craft.
Since 1993, Robert and Elizabeth Yates have continually evolved their works into what they describe today as "Fire Paintings." The foundation of the unusual compositions is the exclusive use of copper as a “canvas” combined with the fire of a torch used a brush and palette to create the images.
The chemical and physical oxidation processes of heated copper reveals beautiful colors which can me manipulated by varying degrees of temperature, which replaces the pigment of paint to introduce color.
Every touch of the torch dictates contrast, color and composition and the resulting landscapes and abstracts are full of graceful movement and flow, much like that of an oil and canvas medium.
Give the malleability of the soft metal, a three dimensional textural element is sometimes introduced into the works – a result of pressing, hammering or embossing – serving to further complement the richness of detail.
Upon cooling, the finished pieces are given a clear finish to inhibit continued atmospheric oxidation, and each one-of-a-kind piece is signed by the artist and ready to hang.
“The slight unpredictability of various color patterns leaves us excited to create the next painting. Our work has a very organic feel, concentrating on the natural world,” said Robert Yates.
The creation of the “Fire Art” requires a multi-disciplinary skill set rooted in an understanding in the science of chemistry, physics and thermodynamics; making up one half of the equation.
The vast science background is melded with decades of artistic self expression that has been built upon a foundation in fine arts. Robert received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1993, and Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Arts in Sculpture from Missouri Western University in 1998.
Yates said that the unique fire paintings vary a great deal in size, and custom commissioned pieces can be created for any space. The couple has been creating the copper artwork for more than 20 years and market their artwork on the popular Etsy website as well as art festivals including Chenango Colorscape.
The local artists from Studio Yates will be on hand for a meet and greet reception, and their works will on display at 6 On the Square (6OTS) through May 30. The exhibit can also be viewed at 6OTS one-hour before and during showcase performances.
To view pieces currently available for purchase, visit etsy.com/shop/CopperFirePaintings.
For more information about the reception, contact 6OTS Gallery Coordinator Kim Begeal at 843-OTS6 (6876).
The McDonough artists will present more than a dozen of their shimmering creations to the public for display, and be on hand to explain the process and principle of their craft.
Since 1993, Robert and Elizabeth Yates have continually evolved their works into what they describe today as "Fire Paintings." The foundation of the unusual compositions is the exclusive use of copper as a “canvas” combined with the fire of a torch used a brush and palette to create the images.
The chemical and physical oxidation processes of heated copper reveals beautiful colors which can me manipulated by varying degrees of temperature, which replaces the pigment of paint to introduce color.
Every touch of the torch dictates contrast, color and composition and the resulting landscapes and abstracts are full of graceful movement and flow, much like that of an oil and canvas medium.
Give the malleability of the soft metal, a three dimensional textural element is sometimes introduced into the works – a result of pressing, hammering or embossing – serving to further complement the richness of detail.
Upon cooling, the finished pieces are given a clear finish to inhibit continued atmospheric oxidation, and each one-of-a-kind piece is signed by the artist and ready to hang.
“The slight unpredictability of various color patterns leaves us excited to create the next painting. Our work has a very organic feel, concentrating on the natural world,” said Robert Yates.
The creation of the “Fire Art” requires a multi-disciplinary skill set rooted in an understanding in the science of chemistry, physics and thermodynamics; making up one half of the equation.
The vast science background is melded with decades of artistic self expression that has been built upon a foundation in fine arts. Robert received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1993, and Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Arts in Sculpture from Missouri Western University in 1998.
Yates said that the unique fire paintings vary a great deal in size, and custom commissioned pieces can be created for any space. The couple has been creating the copper artwork for more than 20 years and market their artwork on the popular Etsy website as well as art festivals including Chenango Colorscape.
The local artists from Studio Yates will be on hand for a meet and greet reception, and their works will on display at 6 On the Square (6OTS) through May 30. The exhibit can also be viewed at 6OTS one-hour before and during showcase performances.
To view pieces currently available for purchase, visit etsy.com/shop/CopperFirePaintings.
For more information about the reception, contact 6OTS Gallery Coordinator Kim Begeal at 843-OTS6 (6876).
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