Artist Information:
Wendy Cook
new york, NY
United States
Member Since: Jun 2003
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Artist Statement:
Due to the trauma I
experienced on 9/11, I began
having difficulty painting. I
was unable to focus for long
periods of time. To remain
creative I decided to explore
a new medium, Polaroid SX-70
Manipulation or "emulsion
painting". This process
combines two of my favorite
disciplines; painting and
photography. Using an antique
camera and polaroid film, I
wander the city streets and
capture images that reflect
what I love most about my
city. While the picture is
developing, I manipulate it's
emulsion thus creating a
palm-sized painting. I then
enlarge these images and print
them on 30" x 30" canvas. The
resulting works are difficult
to categorize as they are both
painting and photograph.
Exploring this new medium has
enabled me to shift my focus.
It helps me not to dwell on
the devastation outside my
door. Instead it encourages
me to focus on the things I
love most about NYC. The
result of this exploration was
not only a more positive
outlook, but a new body of
work.
My other disciplines include,
multi media paintings, book
arts, fine art photography and
jewelry....
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Wendy Cook's Free Artist Portfolio
| Welcome to Wendy Cook's Portfolio. Browse Cook's body of work: Due to the trauma I experienced on 9/11, I began having difficulty painting. I was unable to focus for long periods of time. To remain creative I decided to explore a new medium, Polaroid SX-70 Manipulation or "emulsion painting". This process combines two of my favorite disciplines; painting and photography. Using an antique camera and polaroid film, I wander the city streets and capture images that reflect what I love most about my city. While the picture is developing, I manipulate it's emulsion thus creating a palm-sized painting. I then enlarge these images and print them ... |
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