
Jules’ sculptural painting style on wood has evolved over
twenty years from early work in clay and Masonite. From multi-level paintings to three-dimensional murals, Jules
uses every opportunity to combine 2D and
3D for a larger-than-life effect.
She created two pigs for Seattle’s “Pigs on Parade 2007”. In addition to her current work, Jules also
curates and promotes for Lowell Art Works in Everett.
Influences: Joan Miro, Renee Magritte, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Marcel Duchamp,
Man Ray, Paul Klee, Alexander Calder, Antoni Gaudi, Salvador Dali, Hans Arp,
Ray and Charles Eames, Ben Anslow, Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg, Tawnie
Anslow-Follis, Albert Einstein, Karl Popper, Sandra J. Anslow, Toastmaster,
Sunbeam, Ty Follis, Paul Rubens, Art Clokey, Edgar Degas, Nikki de
Saint-Phalle, Jane Goodall, Pearl Jam, Henri Matisse, David Byrne, Wassily
Kandinsky, Jean-Paul Sartre, Pablo Picasso, Max Ernst, surrealists, dadaists,
outsiders.
In addition to painting, illustration and murals, Jules is currently enjoying
experimenting with furniture design/construction and silversmithing.
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Artist
Statement
Art for me is an extension of my arms and legs. A juxtaposition of objects or
an unusual shape is what usually starts my wheels turning. I tend to be
initially inspired by the visual, shape and color; meanings usually surface to
me later, but occasionally the reverse happens. I'm drawn to curving lines,
bright colors, sparkly, shiny things which I collect and hoard in my nest...
I dream about paint; my sketchbook sleeps beside the bed. Often I find
inspiration in the tools themselves; jigsaw, sanders, brushes, airbrush, and
hand tools. I love when a piece is about two-thirds done, as it turns that
corner from materials to art.
One of my favorite pictures is of Alexander Calder in his cluttered studio,
surrounded by bits and pieces of things, raw materials oozing with ideas; I can
relate! What really makes me giddy is to find out that something I've done has
planted a seed*, inspired someone else to explore a new direction or lit a
spark in their imagination. That's what art is about, to me; exponential
possibilities. The more the merrier!
Jules Anslow
*Disclaimer:
Viewer shall hold Jules Anslow harmless in the event aforementioned seed
develops into poison ivy, blackberries, and/or any variety of carnivorous
flora.
© Jules Anslow 2008