Bill Carman's art is a strange journey of texture, mystery and potential
narrative. Using a word, a simple color palette, a moment or nostalgic
theme as inspiration, Carman seeks a new discovery with each original
work. His head is constantly being filled with the "stuff" of daily life
that, after blending in his mind, is released as if by pressure valve in
the form of artwork.
Imagery from the Bird's Home showcases sketches and drawings but
mostly paintings for commissions, galleries and personal work. These
works reflect his unadulterated voice. This collection was designed by
Carman to best infuse his creativity into the placement and framing of
his pictures. His intent has been preserved through his guiding hands,
making this book a true extension of the artist. Captions and sketchbook
accents by Carman further enhance this look into his visual world.
Bill Carman is in a constant state of exploration. To him, being an
artist is a lifestyle--not a career--as the creation of each new piece
includes and is interwoven with his real-world experiences. Carman
experiments incessantly and thinks of his paintings as evidence of an
ongoing journey rather than an end result. Exhibiting a unique
combination of surface, medium and mark-making, he brings a strangely
captivating mix of the organic and inorganic in creating a personal
symbolism. Carman employs the juxtaposition of seemingly random things
and experiences to form exciting original works.
