New Dimensions in Collage-Douglas DeVivo at the Charles Creek Tasting Room & Gallery

SONOMA, California (February 2012) –“Fun” and “colorful” are words often used to describe the unique works of local artist Douglas DeVivo whose retrospective of 15 years as a collage artist is currently on display at the Charles Creek Tasting Room & Gallery.

“I paint with paper,” says the artist, “creating depth and shadow from bits of written text, old illustrated technology and slivers of our personal history. My process is quick and instinctual; there is something meditative about cutting and laying paper. Time just flies away…”

            Beyond the surface appeal that encourages comfortable engagement with each piece, though, the viewer will find layer upon layer of depth, complexity and ever-changing perspectives.

            “The early work,” DeVivo observes, “is so different; I was into furniture making at the time so most are ‘boxed’ (three dimensional). Over the years the work has become more open, more emotional and visually complex. These collages hit you on so many different levels. Each one has a rich visual history; they bring back memories. You can look forever and never see it all!”

Douglas DeVivo lives and works in Jenner, CA. This show will run through March 31, 2012.