Lets dive in to the world of long time traditional artist Jeff Roland who is now firmly embracing the digital era.
My Art is an attempt to create a bridge between the dreams , the magic we believe possible in our minds and hearts, and the possibilities of reality. I hope every viewer can be encouraged to enter into a dialogue with their own dreams, the dreams they have lost sight of, that existed when they were kids, and maybe give them a little hope to get back this beautiful energy and use it in their life.
Maybe some people decide to do Art, but for me and other artists, i think, it is more like a calling that happens very early, the forms of expression we choose determine who we are.
Some people write, speak, sing, use music or paint. In my case, i felt very early that i needed to invent some imaginary universes. To add something positive to the world, in a colourful and poetic way.
I grew up in the mountains of French Provence surrounded by few people and a few shepherds whose wisdom and tranquility inspired the works i developed later. I wasn't at once ready to feel the joy and magic of the universe, I had first to explore the forces of my subconscious :
This exploration of the depth of the human psyche gave birth to work of a surrealist dreamy atmosphere , I was called an outsider, a visionary artist then working mainly in oils,
25 years as an artist in the "traditional art world trained me to follow my path and create every day , in all sorts of places, exhibiting around the world, refining my style in art residencies. Confronting myself to masters in all styles, i could find a unique voice.
When you look at a work of art, you should first let it speak to you, silently give it time to examine the induced feelings: fears, rejections, joy or calming vigour, whatever it makes you feel you will be right, because it can be seen as a mandala, a guide to who we are.
From inks to textiles , collage and everything i could find i built a personal technique that focuses now on letting the Chid we all have inside express himself, because it is the source of our main energy, the moment when we know exactly what we want from life in a positive way.
My mission as an artist is to wake up people from a dream that we call reality. Reality is very well but sometimes if you add a little touch of magic, a little touch of colour, it all begins to become more joyful and playful. I want people to realise that there is more to everyday life.
"Rosebud"
We are always at the beginning of a new story if we decide to.
Encounters and Serendipity bring along the way as many occasions to make of our lives a magical adventure,
if only we accept to dream big, focus on the beauty of the moment , with an eagerness to follow our path. Then everytime we bloom, and every other minute, we are rosebuds again, ready to invent again