PATTERNS AND TONES

"Sun Shadow Signs No. 1" 2018 Summer light in Southern California is so beautiful in the late morning, before the heat takes over the day. You can feel the sun begin to turn its intensity on but are not yet quite affected by their overpowering rays. Late morning is also the perfect time to catch shadows cast at a 45 degree angle, just before they disappear altogether at high noon. Strolling around, looking for inspiration, I began to notice the shapes various stop signs, traffic lights and parking placards were making against the concrete and crosswalks below. Cracks in the sidewalk fascinated me with their random, river-like structures. I concentrated on the interplay between the shadows as they played over the utilitarian patterns etched into the concrete. We often walk around without really looking, too busy to get where we are going. It's when we slow down for just a moment to observe what's around us to enjoy what is right before our eyes, the place wher...

“Track Shadows No. 1” 2018 Although they are throwing very little shade, these railroad tracks are a reminiscent of the lines created in my Sun Shadow series. Their inky blacks and long unending lines contrast nicely with  the textural patterns in the lighter wood and rocks. Their abstract patterns remind me of Japanese Kanji when studied closely. Much like the minute shadows cast from the patterns created in a Zen rock garden, the sun shadows in the tracks are consistent and bold. I was captivated by their modern form and simple function.  Julie Green June 16, 2018 “Track Shadows No. 2” 2018 “Track Shadows No. 3” 2018 “Track Shadows No. 4” 2018 “Track Shadows No. 5” 2018 “Track Shadows No. 6” 2018

"Getty Sun Shadows No. 1" 2017 The light at The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles at sunset is spectacular. High on the hilltop of the Santa Monica Mountains in Brentwood, its unobstructed light filters across its expansive travertine plazas and courtyards. The interplay between interior and exterior spaces was expertly choreographed by architect Richard Meier . My fascination with light and shadow continues in this newest installation in my Sun Shadow series. Julie Green December 2, 2017 "Getty Sun Shadows No. 2" 2017 "Getty Sun Shadows No. 3" 2017 "Getty Sun Shadows No. 4" 2017 "Getty Sun Shadows No. 5" 2017