906 Art Gallery
“Fine art studio gallery and event space located in downtown Greer, SC. 906 Art gallery exhibits work from it's studio artists as well as its represented local and regional artists. The gallery also puts on diverse exhibitions every six weeks.”
906 W Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29650
(864) 655-5151
Emergence
Opening reception introducing Eleanor Palmer as a represented artist at 906 Art Gallery - June 2024
Palmer's creative process begins with an impulse. Instinctively, she collects moments in nature that capture attention. Visually inspired by natural elements, both micro and macro, Palmer collects inspiration from their seasonal cycles, patterns, and movements: the intricately weathered bark on an old pine tree and the calm yet alerted sensations of standing deep within a forest. Over time, this process reveals an aesthetic pattern guiding color, gesture, and form. Listening to the materials, Palmer begins her practice of intuition: Soaking, scraping, printing, pouring, smearing, layering. When the blankness of a new surface is broken she is attuned with the power of each layer added, and then the surface rests. Releasing rigid expectations of a final piece, palmer returns with recalibrated eyes. She listens deeply to the surface and witness its emergence: unpredictable textures, authentic movements, visceral reactions, and vibrant depth. Intuitive connection with material and gesture is the pulse throughout her work.
“These contemporary abstract paintings use color, texture, and layers to create beautiful impressions of the natural world. ”