Beauty In Jim Germaux's Painting 'Parallel Play'

There is no set definition of beauty. Beauty is very broad and opinionated. What one may define as beautiful may vary. What some observers find beautiful may not be beautiful to others. Beauty can be found anywhere, at any time and any place. From the Jim Germaux’s exhibition in the Roper Gallery the painting Parallel Play was the most striking work of art. Not only is this work eye catching, but it so abstract it requires you to just stop and examine the artwork.
There are various aspects of Germaux’s painting that create beauty through compositional elements beyond nature. The visual elements in this artwork include: line, shape and implied mass, color, light, space and pattern. In this work of art lines generate a calm, settling look. Although the artwork has a lot going on, finding the lines in this painting allows the disorder to be silenced and the artwork to be soothing. Offsetting the lines, the circles in the painting make the work of art vibrant. The circles are very colorful, eye popping and inquire a great deal of space on the canvas. Along with space
Beauty does not have to be natural or in nature. Beauty can be fun and in one’s imagination. In Jim Germaux’s painting he creates beauty in multiple creative ways. Not only does he use the visual elements, but he uses his own involvements. The artwork that he creates allows the viewers to connect with his work. To find beauty connecting with the painter is an important factor. Not only should the viewer connect with what the painter is putting on the canvas, but what the painter actually means. The viewer should try to understand what story the painter is trying to tell. Some paintings turn out where you least expect them. It just takes a matter of time for the viewer to examine the painting. The longer the viewer looks at the painting the more they will see. Viewers should take their time and stay open minded, especially when examining Jim Germaux’s art