Monique
Germone“- I have always loved art. Painting
both relaxes and inspires me. I like to allude to an
atmospheric landscape suggesting Provence, Tuscany
or even our own wine country, where there is a
beautiful living glow. I want to capture that light
and feeling while still retaining a layered,
abstract texture.
Each of my paintings begins as an abstract work,
however, I transform it into a more realistic
landscape to capture elements of both genres. I
first apply layers of both gold and copper leaf then
tint the painting with oil glazes. By adding and
removing paint with cloth and brushes, I am able to
achieve a softened dreamy quality.”
Ms. Germone was born and raised in the Bay Area. She
comes from a family with a rich tradition in the
arts that dates back to her great-great grandfather,
who founded the Walker Art Center, a modern art
museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
She received her BFA in textile design from the
Otis-Parsons College of Art & Design in Los Angeles
and then lived in London for five years, where she
was very influenced by William Turner, particularly
his turbulent seascapes.
Monique's art works are currently being exhibited at
www.galerieelektra.com
in Sausalito California USA.
