Artist Statement
National Geographic magazine offers an artistic view of nature. I have taken the concept further by altering the ink on its pages and repurposing the paper as my art. The work focuses on cranes, as they are a universal symbol of peace, hope and healing. It all comes down to finding the emotion in the materials and using them to connect the viewer with that emotional experience.
My process begins by manipulating the ink on magazine pages with a citrus solvent. The pages become covered with unexpected shapes and ethereal lines. I cut apart and reassemble the transformed paper into my images about nature. After I watercolor acid-free tissue paper, it is added to each collage for texture contrast. Each work is gallery wrapped, covered with matte medium and coated with UV protectant making it sun and water resistant.
My art offers a means of introspection and at the same time, is grounded in the powerful and universal experience of nature.
To see more examples of McCoy’s art, visit gailmccoyart.com.
About the Ballweg Gallery
Goodman Center's Diane Endres Ballweg Gallery displays work by emerging and contemporary artists with a tie to Madison. It's free and open for all to enjoy — check out our latest exhibit off the main entrance of our Ironworks Building.
Eagle Scout project will fix Goodman’s Little Free Library
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Little Free Libraries have become beloved. The one at GCC will be fixed up and the community can help by adding books to the library.
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Goodman’s Living Wage Initiative focuses on employees
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GCC adjusts pay so employees have more financial security working in the nonprofit sector.
Eastside News Stories, Living Wage Initiative
From Light Into Dark - At the Ballweg Gallery in September 2023
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