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***This collage/painting is juried into the show of
the CCAA's Art Gallery exhibit "Color: Bold/Subtle"
running from Sept.8th - Oct.5th 2007 ***
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CORRELATION©
"a relationship in which two or more things are mutual complementary, or is caused by another."
After a little break I'm working hard to get some more new pieces finished for my (first) solo show @the University of Delaware's Library in Wilmington in September.
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Some INFO about this Collage/Painting:
Good exterior grade plywood or birch plywood provides an excellent painting support.
I choose for the very smooth surface quality plywood because of its resistance to cracking, shrinkage, twisting/warping, and its general high degree of strength. Furthermore I could decide on the exact size.
I love to work on wood to get the desired visual effect of the grain of the material.
It is a lot of work to prepare though, to avoid warping, etc.
I sealed the front and back with a premium wall primer and sealer. I didn't sand it to keep the grain.
Then I reinforced a backing frame glued to the primed back.
I used newspaper for all the geometric shapes. Some of the pieces I didn't paint and to keep its color.
The glue (Liquitex matt) is archival and will not yellow. I also mix it in with the acrylics.
I love the copper earth tones I used and raw sienna for the background, which gives CORRELATION a warm color effect.
Framing: I glued vintage sheet music as a frame at the sides. Then I used modeling paste over the paper, sanded it, which gives it the marble-like look. I finished it with a burnt orange and raw sienna and sealed it with pearl Liquitex, which makes the color soft and warm.
This piece is signed & dated verso
so the new owner can decide to hang this piece horizontal or vertical.
mixed media Collage/painting on plywood
Dimensions:48' x 13.5' (122 cm x 35 cm)
Copyright Olga van Dijk 2007©
Unauthorized copying or use of images is prohibited.
92 Comments
Timothy McAninch 02 Jul 2008
Horizontal is more peaceful and reads as a musical landscape. Vertical gives more movement, but also a feeling of falling.Sara Deutsch 02 Jul 2008
Innovative and striking design!Betty Fletcher 13 Feb 2008
Very pretty and colorful! BettyRobin Brown 18 Nov 2007
Gorgeous Olga, its giving me a feeling of Aztec art but I might be confusing that with some other culture. The bottom line is I really like what I am looking at & the info is very useful too. XXAmanda Tucker 27 Jul 2007
this is a wonderful piece and would look wonderful in most peoples homes, I like it better horizontal!Doris B. Lambling 22 Jul 2007
wonderful strong piece - and one of it's special advantages: it 'works' from every side - horizontal can probably easier explored at an exhibition.Mark Saxton 18 Jul 2007
my vote is horizontal. Great piece. Good colors and design.Kathie Nichols 17 Jul 2007
Just a wonderful abstract, busy with textures and colours, delightful! I agree with Monika and Peter, horizontal position to display!!!Steve Farr 17 Jul 2007
Vertical or horizontal, its just an amazing piece, my friend!!! Take care!! ^_^anirban bora 16 Jul 2007
brilliantCathy Holford 16 Jul 2007
That is just fabulous!Monika Moore 16 Jul 2007
It think it's easier for the eye to explore this piece in horizontal format. Vertical would make a stronger statement and attract the viewer better. I'd say that for a solo show horizontal format would work well -- you want them to take time to look, and don't want to compete for attention with your other pieces. Hope this make sense. :-) I like this piece, Olga. ~MPeter McPartlin 16 Jul 2007
I prefer this amazing piece of art in the horizontal position,perhaps even the other way up ??.Whichever way you decide i am sure it will look fantastic. The amount of work that has gone into this is staggering, better you than me even if i had your talent.Anything that takes more than 3 hours is enough for me,besides primer and sealer gets on my chest..AAHHH DIDDUMSannette steens 16 Jul 2007
Nice, very nice Olga! it's a very calm painting and warm colours. Like it horizontal!!! Lots of luck with the exhibition.Cathy Kaiser 15 Jul 2007
I love the last one (haning position) What amazes me is this art work is relaxing and yet has a chaos feeling at the same time. It is certainly a wonder, this piece of art.Alberto D'Assumpcao 15 Jul 2007
Fascianting work, Olga!!! Splendid composition!Hassan Pasha 15 Jul 2007
AWESOME ... that is WOAH ... i love the drawing board feel to it .. all those triangles (what do you call those again?) just wonderfulSeth Weaver 14 Jul 2007
Nice work Olga! Good luck with the show.Joanna Jungjohann 14 Jul 2007
VERY LOVELY AND BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED PIECERenata Cavanaugh 14 Jul 2007
Wow, Olga this is so beautiful! Excellent job!Ann Fawssett-Atkin 14 Jul 2007
Most unusual. I like it horizontal. Good luck with your exhibitionAnonymous Guest 14 Jul 2007
FABULOUS-THESE ARE SO GREAT-YOU ARE SO VERY TALENTED! LIGHT & LOVE, MARY & JACKSandy Jensen 14 Jul 2007
What a beautifully involved piece! I prefer it horizontallyCarliss Mora 14 Jul 2007
Excellent, render, Olga! Whomever purchases this, will be delighted forever for having it in their collection.carlos martins 14 Jul 2007
great work....Nira Dabush 14 Jul 2007
It works in both directions,Olga...very beautifully done... i think the best way to hang it the way you painted it...but its truly work both way the same...very beautiful work...full of warm colours and splendid movement.. personally i would hang it like the upper presentation..LOVE IT..Enjoy your weekend!Robin Foss 13 Jul 2007
Very beautifully well done.Charles Jones 13 Jul 2007
This looks really interesting. To me personally I like the horizontal view.Anonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
GREAT WORK OLGA DEBBIEKC CHANG 13 Jul 2007
GREAT WORK!Tahnja Wolter 13 Jul 2007
You are so darn clever Olga, you blow me away. This is OUTSTANDING and I'm mesmerized by the wonderful and exciting colours and shapes. Gosh but you are so good!Lior Goldenberg 13 Jul 2007
Great art! I guess 45 degree can solve your dilemma.John Swift 13 Jul 2007
Beautiful piece, Olga! I vote for horizontal.John Swift 13 Jul 2007
Beautiful piece, Olga! I vote for horizontal.Ingrid Kolster 13 Jul 2007
Olga, this is an amazing painting. I like it both ways... but in combination with the piano I would prefer it horizontal.Cindy Lemoi 13 Jul 2007
Fantastic art Olga. I think no matter which way you display it, it will be wonderful !!John Sweeney 13 Jul 2007
This piece could certainly go either way depending on where you have the space. Excellent job and best of luck on your solo Art Exhibit!Stanley Layman 13 Jul 2007
I would be comfortable with the display in either direction. I have my tools spread in all directions. Most are in your painting.Nancy Woolweber 13 Jul 2007
fantastic piece.Anonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
BEAUTIFUL! HORIZONTAL LOOK's BETTER.BIANCA.Gabriele Swanson 13 Jul 2007
WOW OLGA THIS IS BEAUTIFULFrank Maguire 13 Jul 2007
Hi Olga, it's a pity Einstein is dead because he could have set you right about the framing. Personally I like it any way, which makes me a pushover in so many other life situations. But I think it would go well with your pianner, music is mathematical like oranges and apples and pictures of Queen Victoria sitting on the john.....why did I start this sentence?Francis Rivera 13 Jul 2007
This is very nice! ^_^ANTAN TUTRA 13 Jul 2007
These are great paintings. congratulations and than you Antan.jamie winter 13 Jul 2007
this is wonderful just amazing i love the top on either way. wowowowowow congrats!!!!!!Anonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
Wonderful painting. I really love the colors.:)Anonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
Seu trabalho está MARAVILHOSO, parabéns Olga, cara amiga de sempre. Celito Medeiros - BrasilJan van Baarle 13 Jul 2007
Mooi werk Olga! Ik herken de vormen uit de tekenkamer. Schaatsmallen, driehoeken, mooi werk!Anonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
These are great paintings, all of them, both for the coulors and the design. Congratulations and thank you for letting us know. MarilyLaurie Rawdon 13 Jul 2007
Wonderful piece Olga...I like it both ways also.Anonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
Hi, past beter boven onze zwarte piano! avec compliments, RogerAnneke Hut 13 Jul 2007
Marvellous Olga! Your art isn't only beautiful, you give us great descriptions too. Wonderful colours, the frame is awesome!William Boyer 13 Jul 2007
great jobChristine brand 13 Jul 2007
sheer music both waysJerie kunitsky 13 Jul 2007
This is really, really good...I prefer the horizontal..It would look truly amazing in your house above the white piano.. This is just incredible...Chris Roukema 13 Jul 2007
Most Excellent, Olga! All the Best for Your Show!Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 13 Jul 2007
FANTASTIC Gorgeous Brilliant work of art!!!Either way displayed, this is a STUNNING Unique work of Fine Art!!!Congratulations!!!:)Carrie Ann Watson 13 Jul 2007
I love the horizontal look Olga! How beautiful! Congrats on the show! Let us know how it goes! :)Anonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
One of your better pieces............keep it up. FredAnonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
hor!zontally !!! it flows like music... a dancing ragtime jazz maybe, with some baroque thrown in... love it! pnAnonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
I'm for horizontal too, Olga. Very good painting. Would'nt it be good to give the frame an other shade ? Maybe black or white ?Anonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
I loved it......loved it! It would look good over a white piano. I am signing up for your class. Is the art show at the Academy? Just don't know where you get all the energy to do these wonderful paintings, while doing a wedding. CarolMatt Falk 13 Jul 2007
wow coolAnonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
I LOVE IT MOM ~ EvLoredana 13 Jul 2007
CONGRATS OLGA THIS IS ONE OUTSTANDING PIECE OF ARTWORK I LOVE IT :)Cynthia Adams 13 Jul 2007
Very nice Olga and soo very different.Horizontal I think..lol.Excellent work.Well done.xxAlexandra Dvinitninova 13 Jul 2007
Very good imagination for something different.Lisa Messa 13 Jul 2007
wow!! this is super nice . I really like it.Anonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
well done Olga. I am sending you a mail separately. nainiAnonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
Wow, wat mooi. Ik vind verticaal het mooiste. Wat zijn de afmetingen? Die break heeft je goed gedaan meid!! Liefs Follybert cortes 13 Jul 2007
Olga, This is one great painting. I like it horizontally and it would look beautiful by my piano, if I had one. Great work, Olga.Anonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
I love the colors and patterns. It is another great work of art.Brigitte Hintner 13 Jul 2007
Hey my friend , no matter whether horizontal or vetical it's a very interesting and beautiful image .....Congratulations on your first show , bravo dear Olga !!!!Steven Torrisi 13 Jul 2007
Horizontial gives it a mediterannean al fresco look. Vertical gives it a South American feel. Whatever the direction its facing the incorporation of universal architectual instruments says international.Cree Hovsepian 13 Jul 2007
Great Collage - appeals to my former science life and illustrates the complexity of all (science/non-science) interrelationships.Denny Gholson 13 Jul 2007
Super Work Olga !Anonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
That's great, we would love to come. How exciting for you. janetEmily Reed 13 Jul 2007
WOW, LEAVES YOU SPEECHLESS! FINE WORK!Phil Cashdollar 13 Jul 2007
fantastic work of art olga... no matter how you display it...luci reader 13 Jul 2007
brilliant work of art! ...Olga!allan marsh 13 Jul 2007
horizontal it is a bit egyptian vertical it is a bit japanese either way it is very goodJean M. Laffitau 13 Jul 2007
I prefer horizontal! By the way....OUTSTANDING work of ART my friend!!Tabitha Borges 13 Jul 2007
this so wonderful..love the playful patterns..francis kwok peng kin 13 Jul 2007
Very beautiful mural design, very presentable and creative.Anonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
beautiful! It will look great over your piano. JoyceRob Keller 13 Jul 2007
It's wonderful Olga!!! I would exhibit it vertical!!! Than it's even stronger!! Have a great weekend, love RobLucia Stewart 13 Jul 2007
My opinion definately vertical Olga! It seems more musical that way...excellent work of art! I love it!bianca 13 Jul 2007
now ido like this Olga...i ike shapes...and i like art....its something about it...its welldone...Anonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
Beautifull, great work, JannekeAnonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
Olga, you continue to amaze me with your creative works. I love them. Jim Miller,,,,,Anonymous Guest 13 Jul 2007
I love!! this one.Timothy Hughes 13 Jul 2007
Really fantastic work!!