Darcie Book

I use highly saturated colors, velvety matte black, and gold leaf to explore reflected light. The way in which black absorbs light and other colors reflect light creates a push and pull of energy that is central to my work. Rich physical surfaces engage the viewer on a visceral level and promote self-reflection.

I am also exploring different ways to use periphery as centerpiece. Peripheral areas of my paintings, like the panel edges or a swatch of reflected light spilling onto the wall, are often their focal point. Experience of the work is incomplete without the viewer's movement, which allows them to see variations in reflected light, iridescence, and textural dimensionality. Read Less