ARTIST'S STATEMENT:

Nancy Topping Bazin always transforms the color of what she sees; therefore, she is a “colorist” and sometimes a bit of a fantasist. Her focus on color is accompanied in many of her works by a focus on patterns, lines, and textures. Nancy says: “I am fascinated by designs whether they are man-made or found in nature. I am increasingly inspired by geometric and organic patterns in Celtic, Middle Eastern, Native American, and African art.”

“Frequently, my goal has been to capture the beauty, wonder, and occasional humor in what I see. The subject matter for my art is quite varied: landscapes, cityscapes, animals, and humans. Trips within the United States and to Ireland, Europe, Central America, Turkey, South Africa, and Australia sparked many of my paintings. I am particularly fascinated by unusual faces and frequently do drawings of people in charcoal and pastel. Working en plein air, I am also creating a series of pastel paintings of places in Virginia Beach and Norfolk.”

“The number of my paintings that are abstract or semi-abstract is increasing. Certainly, realism is no longer one of my objectives. My work is becoming increasingly imaginative and playful.”

Whether her work is representational or non-objective, color, pattern, and line remain central to her evolving style.