2012 Press Release

WebhGround 1           16" x 24"          Beeswax and natural pigments

SHOWCASE OF LATEST ART WORK AND SHOWS FROM GREG PATCH

JANUARY 2012- Greg Patch was introduced to art during the 60’s era of anti-establishment and high ideals. Studying in New Mexico and New York Greg’s work evolved through a web of inquisitive explorations with the world surrounding him and with the time and space through traditional landscape painting and social “happenings”. Greg Patch is an artist whose work has continued to evolve; starting with his charcoal sketches and morphing abstract expressionistic landscapes and figure studies. In his work the artist continues to play with texture, shape, line and color, as well as with the relationship they hold with one another. He melds alternative healing practices with using non-toxic and recycled material with abstract expressionism roots. The artist has woven techniques to express rich textures while expressing socio-environmental statements in his work and the mediums he chooses.

         In a series including WebhGround 1 and 3, Greg Patch makes culturally connected gestures with different mediums of pigment and papers. Mr. Patch used Papel de Amante, a non-paper made by the Atomi/Otami mountain people of Central Mexico and Khadi paper, made in SW India from recycled cotton rags. With geomantic connections and uniquely combining two seemingly different cultural heritages, both Webh 1 and 3 examine connections and communications using the grid, color and texture. Webh 1 and 3 colorfully induce a meditative trance like state which Greg expresses through his experiences working in alternative healing modalities. Greg looks to inspire and catalyze the viewer by melding cultures and creating conversational pieces that conjure social discussion and insight.

                                       WebhGround 3           16" x 24"          Beeswax and natural pigment                                    

       Patch’s cultural and environmental statements appear throughout WebhGround 1 and 3. Patch's work implies a connection between the individual and the greater consciousness by inviting the viewer’s individual interpretation of these small works seen with universal expansiveness . The artist’s use of materials as subject matter for discussion and natural beeswax as his medium create layered discoveries throughout the 9-piece series. The artist states “...the connecting between all that is. Within the windows of the grid are the individuality and contrasting aspects of each that is; couple relationships, global communities relationships and the inner dynamic of each of me/us. It can represent philosophies, religions, politics and human or non-human entities:"

The artist’s dedication to non-toxic materials in his work is integral to his creative expression. In his WebGround Series he uses Stockmar Crayons, a natural beeswax from Germany based on the philosophies of Goethe and Rudolf Steiner. His most recent collections unite his vision of color and line with his strong values of environmental preservation while showcasing delicate gestures of texture.

 In his early experiences working for sculptors Willard Boepple and Robert Schuler, Patch was influenced by the texture, shape and diversity of these internationally acclaimed artist's work. Influences of alternative culture, Sacred Healing Arts and the study of indigenous cultures the artist accomplishes a melding of 1960’s idealism with traditional and futuristic science. In his work Patch explores social movements with a naturalistic and simple style and method. Greg Patch continues to integrate and express movement in space with texture and his medium, subject, approach and holistic lifestyle.

WebhGround 3 was included in “State of the Art/Art of the State” from May 2011-Oct 2011 at The Cameron Museum in Wilmington, North Carolina. The shows mission: to bring artists and established curators into discussion. Two of the featured curators were Susan Davidson of the Guggenheim and Nicholas Gullinan of The Tate in London. Greg’s work was included in “Natural Selection 2.0 Group Show” at Dakota State University, Karl E. Mundt Gallery Madison, South Dakota from Feb. 1 - Apr 1. 2011. The international exhibition of artists exploring the natural world through its raw materials was produced by artist/curator Destry Sparks. Other shows include "Edges and Curves Nothing in Between” a Benefit for the Haggus Society in Highland Park, CA., "Imprompt2" at the Carrack Modern Art, in Durham, NC., “Pop Up Art Group Show” at Organic Yoga, Wilmington, NC., "Cumulonimbus: a sky exhibit" at Projekte, Wilmington, NC. and "Wind, Sea & Water" at ArtExposure, Hampstead, NC.

The artist resides in Wilmington, North Carolina. He is involved with whole world social community movements and shows his work nationally and locally.

Greg Patch’s work is available online for viewing @ www.gregpatchart.com. He is currently represented and assisted by his daughter Caitlyn Patch.