Beid, 2008
Oil on Glass
Abstract
34 x 34
$1290

Alchiba, 2007
Oil on Glass
Abstract
31 x 28
$1190

Altair, 2007
Oil on Glass
Abstract
33 x 22
$1290

Ascella, 2008
Oil on Glass
Abstract
31 x 28
$1290

Becrux , 2008
Oil on Glass
Abstract
44 x 29
$1390

Bellatrix, 2008
Oil on Glass
Abstract
44 x 29
$1490

Cursa, 2008
oil on glass
abstract
34 x 34
$1490

Michael Goudge's bio:

What the Eye Sees When It Is Closed: The Visionary mandalas of Michael Goudge.

Born in Vernon, B.C., Michael is currently living in Vancouver. He attended the University of Victoria, where he enjoyed the tutelage of Roland Brenner in sculpture. He also studied at Malaspina University, in the Fine Arts Department.

Artist statement

The inspiration for my work is derived from many sources: sacred geometry, the metaphysical symbols and imagery of our spiritual traditions, naturally occurring spirals and whorls, the Spirograph we played with as children, crop circles- anything where the eye senses that there is more than what is immediately visible, and seeks to behold what is unseen. The impetus is to express the inexpressible, to seek and commune with the immanent and transcendent creative force present and accessible in all things.

Working with oil on glass presents unique opportunities. The depth of paint on the glass partially determines its color and tone, as backlighting literally brings light through the paint. An unexpected bonus is that as the room’s ambient light changes throughout the course of each day, there is a corresponding change in the tone and look of each piece. Conversely as we enter the darkness of evening, the light and articulation of the paintings intensifies, affecting the mood and atmosphere of the architectural space.

Painting on glass is also an exciting and challenging experience. Since it is actually a very slow moving liquid, each work is literally in motion, though I may not see them move in my lifetime. Also, almost all the windowpanes were also destined for a landfill site, and so reclaiming and adorning them is particularly satisfying.