Nichole Gronvold Roller
www.nicholesgallery.com
instagram: @nichole_roller
“The Gem Series consists of 30″ x 30″ acrylic-shaped paintings in response to 20th-century geometric abstraction. My artistic practice embraces an interplay between reductive elements and abundant expressions. Implementing inspiration from the Geometric Abstract movement, the Gem Series selectively incorporates defining features like hard edges, geometric forms, and shaped canvases. Contrarily, I introduce symbolic colors adorned with patterns reminiscent of domestic spaces, from the Arts and Crafts movement to the 1960s and 1970s, extending to designers like the House of Hackney. This collection underscores my fascination with the rich history of wallpaper design, celebrating the exchange of patterns found in diverse design movements.”
Bordeaux
2023
Acrylic on canvas
30 x 30 inches
Sycamore
2023
Acrylic on canvas
30 x 30 inches
Waiting Room
2024
Acrylic on canvas
30 x 30 inches
“My artwork is autobiographical. Acknowledging past and current traditions, I refer to underlying themes in art history, mixing and merging concepts. The intersection of fine art, architecture, and design influences my artwork as I relate to my everyday life, pulling colors, shapes, and patterns from my interior spaces. Creating shaped work allows me to guide the viewer in experiencing my world, providing a window to look through, experiencing deep and shallow areas while pausing at planes of colors that are unadorned or filled with detailed motifs following the rhythm of my daily happenings.”