Geoff Miller, Art in Public Places

Saratoga Springs Visitor's Center

297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY


May 2nd-29th, 2025


Artist Statement 

   

In my work, I explore the profound relationship between color and communication, focusing on how visual impact shapes our perceptions and emotions. Color is more than mere pigment; it serves as a language of its own, capable of conveying complex narratives and evoking visceral reactions. Through the deliberate interplay of hue, saturation, and textures, I aim to create an immersive experience that invites viewers to engage with the artwork on both an emotional and intellectual level.

Texture plays a crucial role in this dialogue. The tactile quality of paint—whether it is smooth and glossy or rough and impasto—adds depth and dimension, enhancing the way color is perceived. I experiment with proprietary materials and layering techniques, allowing colors to interact and transform, creating a dynamic visual tension that captivates the eye and encourages contemplation.

My artistic practice is rooted in the belief that color can transcend barriers, fostering connection and understanding among diverse audiences. Each piece is a conversation, a bridge between the artist and the viewer, where the vibrancy of color and the richness of texture coalesce to express shared human experiences. In this way, my paintings become not only a reflection of my inner world but also an invitation to others to explore their own narratives within the vivid nonobjective imagery I create.

Through my exploration of color and texture, I hope to illuminate the power of visual communication and inspire a deeper appreciation for the emotional language of painting.

 

Exploring the role that color can play in communication, specifically, can color in and of itself be used as a vernacular.

A dynamic medium to express how we feel

  The expressive qualities of color are

 so powerful that they can create instant

      emotional reactions in people.


Jimi Hendrix used color to describe sound.


Dissecting the ideas of color.

It is open to interpretation

 

The difficulty with words is how people interpret them. 

Do colors have the same problem ?

I leave that decision to the person looking at it.

Saratoga Arts

320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
p. 518.584.4132
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Saratoga Arts' programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.  

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