Uri Blayer - Another Dimension

Uri Blayer : Another Dimension I have been painting landscapes ever since I remember.My professional adventure began in the Negev Desert where I worked and lived for severalyears.After studying art in NY under the guidance of late Prof Lennart Anderson I moved to Hawaiiin order to challenge myself with its unique landforms and seascapes.Since then I have traveled extensively to remote locations in search of inspiration and newexperiences in painting. Each location means a fresh look at things. I paint from observation only, and must face the elements over a long period of time until Ifeel something from the essence of the place, then I translate it into visual language.I always start and finish a painting outdoors, even if it means carrying a large canvas alongwith my supplies, easel and palette, to a remote location day after day, sometimes weekafter week,returning to the same site at the same time of day until the painting is done.To me, the act of painting in awe of nature means being in tune with subtle changes and isessential for achieving another dimension in a landscape. All the works presented in the show were done in Ireland and Israel during the past fewyears.