Chashama is pleased to present “Simple Yet Complex” a solo exhibition of the acclaimed painter, Elaine R. Defibaugh.

Simple Yet Complex exhibits Defibaugh’s large mixed media, and collage paintings inspired from shadows of trees collected on large canvas, while traveling. Defibaugh is interested in the ethereal qualities apparent in the shadows once combined with manmade materials.

The application of paint begins with a dialogue between line, shape, texture, movement, color and the artist. “Sometimes the painting directs me and tells me where to go and what to investigate. Other times, I’m directed by a thought or personal story, or perhaps even historical or scientific data. I like to investigate the possibilities of the unknown. The shadows of the trees in some way have shared their secrets and energy with me”.

Defibaugh adds various collage materials, such as spandex fabric, mylar, canvas, and conventional fabrics as well. Quite often, the artist will sew on the canvas to express the bridging together of the drawn line with the collage.

“The exuberance of eyes and limbs, beaks and legs, and motion and cell energy. I’m thrilled to see the continual shift in your vision. Your work has suddenly jolted into energetic life. Wow”. Meredith Hall.