Artist Statement
I work with a strictly spontaneous and pure approach to the process of painting, not to wait on inspiration or rely on an idea but to allow myself to truthfully create from an intrinsic place.
This process artistically explores the origins of life, the complexity of the human mind and body, our ocean’s vast amount of energy and movement, our infinite and mysterious universe of time and space, all interwoven within my experiences as a human being. Through my artistic vision, the process created in my mind by what I experience as a human being and an artist is transferred onto my canvas’s. This current exhibition, Origins, defines the beginning of a specific period of my artistic endeavors when my painting methods evolved and continues today with each new painting.
I want to engage the viewers of my paintings with motion, intensity and an emotional sensibility which envelops them with a positive spirit. It is my intent to artistically communicate this personal vision through these paintings and to continue to create a symphonic union between a vigorous energy and a peaceful serenity.
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Over the past 30 years Thomas has discovered his own unique voice through an intrinsic evolution of experimentation and tenacity. He is an artist who creates vibrant abstract paintings which invite the audience to explore the complex nature and seemingly endless flow of color and form. An artist must find meaning in the process, and Bigatel’s unorthodox, inventive approach to the process of painting results in compelling and convincing works of art. In his most recent body of work which began to evolve in 2008, Bigatel utilizes an inherent and intimate flow of color and motion. Thomas Bigatel’s commitment to his medium & his vision are evident in the penetratingly endless depth & illuminating intensity embodied in his powerful paintings.