Color Alchemy
process, material, color
“My process emerged from scientific experiments in the studio, but the artwork comes to life with the physicality of movement - an interaction between myself, the materials, and the laws of gravity and matter.”
Renee Phillips
As a process-based artist, I often turn the art studio into a science lab. I manipulate enamel, latex and spray paint to achieve sculptural like results that droop, ripple, crack and pool on the surface.
Further engaging the elements of heat, wind, water and gravity, I push paint to its limit. I allow each color to display its individual ‘signature effect’, which is studied, layered and re-worked to reveal highly tactile and seductive surfaces that characterize my contemporary color field paintings.
“The uniqueness of Phillips’ process arrests movement and allows paint to visually dazzle viewers in refreshing and visceral ways that feel like new ground is being broken.”
Parker Daley, Pen + Brush Gallery
“Nouveau X”
Studio 1608, West Palm Beach, FL
Opening Reception, Nov. 30th, 6 - 8pm.
Co-curator and exhibiting artist in the premier event of the year at Studios 1608’s unique salon environment in the heart of West Palm Beach, FL. The 2nd floor gallery and individual artists studios will be open and hosting viewers.
Deji Museum Exhibition, China
The Deji Museum, China, has acquired a large portfolio of Phillips’ work, for exhibition along side international process and color oriented artists.
“Color Fields of Northwood”
Public Art Commission
Forthcoming 2025
Made possible by the City of West Palm Beach, and Affiliated Development, “Color Fields of Northwood” is a 1,700 square ft mural bringing vibrant waves of color to the neighborhood.