Spencer Frazer

Since ancient times, man has used art to tell stories, document events, and record history. My work follows in this tradition with a commentary on global climate change and environmental imbalance. My paintings investigate the human impact upon nature and ask us to question what is and what will be. The resulting dialogue will hopefully help us appreciate this critical time in history and the importance of preserving the planet for future generations.

Nature has always fascinated and moved me. When I came to the Northwest I became enamored with the power, beauty, and spirit of the land and its this revelation that I attempt to communicate through my work. Embedded with a unique visual language of intricate patterns and harmonious composition, each piece creates a visual tapestry that invites the viewer on a journey of discovery.

The subject of my paintings are often assembled from a multitude of smaller narratives that refer to many of the manmade environmental issues of our time, such as global warming, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, air pollution, and industrialization. Attempting to draw attention to these issues I commonly interject a human representation or activity in contrast to the natural world. The resultant tension can help us reveal our personal truths about who we are as a species and our place in this world’s future.