Kultur - Issue 3

and the dramatic lighting
of the Baroque period. Her
distorted realism drew
attention from established
artists, collectors, and
galleries which immediately
propelled Earley to the
forefront of a burgeoning
art movement. Her
recognition as a leading
female contemporary master
painter grew internationally
and moved Earley into the
celebrated realm of solo
exhibitions in Seattle, Los
Angeles, New York City and
London. Earley’s stunning
portraits have attracted an
audience of collectors who
treasure owning a rare,
truly unique work of art.
While her femme fatale
portraits mature in style and
intensity, they retain her
signature ethereal quality
that embodies an undeniably
feminine force. Her portraits
always capture elusive
moments in the artist’s
individual perception and
experience, viewed through
her imaginative lens.
because I have to and need
to, not necessarily because
I want to. Subconsciously or
not, the figures I paint are
a reflection of myself and
whatever mood I am in at
the time, so every painting
is in essence a self-portrait.
Each mood is distinct,
ranging from subliminal,
cryptic expressions to more
cognitive states of being and
the eyes of my subjects are
often the primary focus of
expression.
My work is a fusion of
personal experiences
and influences- moody
atmospheres, victorianinspired
couture, and
timeless elements all laced
with clandestine symbolism.
The figures I paint exist in
their own esoteric realm
and time, and each painting
offers a glimpse into their
anomalous world.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My oil paintings are a
combination of classical
realistic rendering with
a personal element of
distortion This distortion
comes from my innate desire
to transform my emotions
into tangible planes that
express what I feel, not
what I see.
Painting has always been
a means of self-expression
for me. Therefore, I paint
Photography: Adam Wallacavage
KULTÜR
NOVEMBER 2011
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