Crime on the Line
Artist Bio:
Timothy Prettyman is a Philadelphia-based contemporary artist whose work explores the expressive possibilities of color, shape, and abstraction. His vibrant compositions combine carefully considered forms and limited color palettes with an intuitive, improvisational process. Although each work begins with planning and sketching, Prettyman allows the composition to evolve through feeling, experimentation, and redesign. His practice reflects a belief that creative limitations can ultimately provide greater freedom and a broader range of expression.
Artist Statement
My work is all about utilizing color and shape. With each piece, I try to show how color and abstract shapes can convey a multitude.
Each piece is planned and sketched but I always allow room for improvisation and re-design. I try to rely more on feeling when creating than a precise sketch or design. A limited color palette is determined first and the piece comes together around the colors. I fully believe that placing limitations on a piece can actually allow more freedom and broader range of expression.