Victoria Molloy | Artist Statement

Water, fish and forest remain my foundational theme.  The imagery in my work comes from an amalgam of randomly absorbed visuals, intuitive responses and familiar subject matter that gathers and resolves into a single approach for each painting.  

I explore the space between chance and choice, allowing intuition and intention to guide the outcome.

By presenting subjects in unexpected ways, I intend for viewers to make their own connections and to ask questions rather than seek answers.

Inspiration for “Call of the Fall”

Late October and the perfect sunny day to go over ‘the burn” on our horses.  As we were nearing the turn for our downward trail I could hear what sounded like rushing water.  Very strange as we knew there was no moving water anywhere near.  We came around the corner and I saw where the sound was coming from.  Aspen leaves, thousands falling at the same time.  These trees should have been bare by this time of the season, especially at that elevation.  It was an odd year for weather and the leaves were dry and not yet fallen.  That was the day they let go, seemingly all at once.  What a delight to see and hear, with ravens calling all around.