As a painter, Gretchen Dow Simpson is best known for her crisp, sunny close-up views of New England architecture that have often been published as covers for the New Yorker magazine. In the New England works, even cropped close-ups of painted wooden walls may become dramatic or mysterious.
Shadows conceal large areas of a surface, creating sharp triangular patterns.
The contrasting areas of bright light focus attention on the regularity of horizontal or vertical architectural elements, often transforming them into lively, appealing designs. In 1983 he returned to the Pacific Northwest after sixteen years on the East Coast. I'm a visual artist exploring new technologies in the world of science and telecommunications. I've already lived several lives. Special emphasis is given to the display and elucidation of contemporary art in all media.