WAYNE PAIGE / FLINT HILL VA USA - ISSUE 12 / JANUARY 2007

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Crossing over
2002, Oil on Canvas, 30"x20"

Two among many
2004, Oil on Canvas, 41"x62" (Diptych)

Conflict, dreams and humor are characteristics of Wayne Paige's art. The most recent work represents an idyllic view of nature and the eventual outcome of human intervention.  The drawings focus on mythological landscapes of hills, waterfalls, and forests. The inhabitants are clothespins, which are seen floating, flying and fleeing from untold events, portending everlasting change.

Missing the target
2002, Oil on Canvas, 30"x20", Framed

Going nowhere
2001, Oil on Canvas, 30"x20", Framed

When change does occur, it occurs within the paintings.  Unlike the drawings, the landscape paintings focus on the outcome of encroachment and neglect.  The land becomes toxic, the forests no longer exist, and the water becomes oil blackened.  An orange glow permeates the landscape, and the inhabitants are left pondering. The nature of the work introduces us to the reality of a post-bucolic civilization and raises questions about contemporary life.

Returning
2003, Oil on Canvas, 30"x40", Framed

The colossi of roads
2003, Oil on Canvas, 31"x41", Framed

Old growth
2006, pen and ink on paper, 17"x25"

Meltdown
2006, pen and ink on paper, 17"x25"

Komeis gift
2004, Pen and Ink on Paper, 17"x 25"

Swingless swing and other things
2002, Oil on Canvas, 30"x40", Framed