Molly Box

ARTIST STATEMENT:

My goal is to capture the American West as it is now, rather than the mythology of what it used to be.

In doing so, I like to use unconventional media, bright colors, and an illustrative/contemporary style. I still often paint with oils, but I primarily create mixed media drawings/collages on mylar (which is a plastic-y, semi-translucent material), along with a plethora of media; including ink, watercolor, paper, pencil, china marker, acrylic and pastel. It has become my signature style.

My themes are generally trout/flies (since I am an avid angler), and North American western wildlife. Pronghorn are a particular favorite. I use these traditional subjects to create colorful, stylized drawings that are multi-layered and unique.

I'm a fan of bright colors, bold lines, and hidden complexity.