Artist Statement

My purpose is to capture a fleeting moment –
the moment of being illuminated by an idea,
the second of surrender, or a pause – poignant
moments in the journey of life where the authentic
self is most clearly revealed.

I try to demonstrate the solidity of the seemingly
untouchable whilst, in contrast, painting the literal
physicality as it really is – temporary, disappearing,
impermanent, using a hyper-realistic painting style
t o emphasize the depth of field, the way our eyes
unwittingly observe everyday, focusing on just one
point as all else falls away.

- Claire Elan