The Reality of Selves

Waves and Skies

Resonance

Oculus

Narrative Gravity

Enter the Spotlight

Global Workspace

This piece at a distance depicts the three-dimensional surface of water. Up close, the illusion breaks down. A different depth dimension of shapes behind the surface emerges.

3D printed structure in resin

A 3D printed structure encased in resin - another experiment

The doors of the hoirzon are open!

Some info on my process for these water wave pieces:
I extrude the abstracted water pattern and 3D print them.
I then cast them in tinted resin so that the deep extrusions fade into the depth.

Abstracted water pattern cast in resin

sky and trees above; water below. In the middle is the busy - and creative - monkey mind

More resin experiments: Little captive clouds

"Doors of the Horizon"

A wall sculpture i with a long list of ingredients: woven fabric, digital print and acrylic paint on aluminum, coloured acrylic panels with UV printing.

(Extra)ordinary Art Show – Meaford Hall

Viz Saraby, Mikael Sandblom, and Beth Greenblatt transform their environments into compelling visual narratives, each offering a distinct perspective on the world around them.

Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mind’s Eye You see with your mind, not with your eyes. The mind’s eye keeps things simple. It does not distract you with detail. But test your limits. Focus on the motion of waves on water. Try to make out th…

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'Tendrils' Mixed media on aluminium, 24" x 24"

(Extra)ordinary Art Show – Meaford Hall

Three artists transform their environments into compelling visual narratives. Through their unique approaches, they invite viewers to discover the extraordinary within the everyday,
Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Abstracted geometric clouds

The mind’s eye keeps things simple; glosses over the details. Test yourself. Focus on the motion of waves on water. Try to decipher the structure. Follow just one wave. You’re soon overwhelmed! It’s nothing like the simplified version you thought you knew. You weren’t really seeing at all.

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"Steer Your Way", Mixed Media on Aluminum, 24" X 24", 2024

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"North Wind" Mixed Media on Aluminum, 24" x 24" - clouds full of imaginary structures are churned up by the north wind