Michigan based artist Ray Anne Barker creates dynamic pieces with rich colors + textures in her modern abstract art. Every day she places thought and purpose into her work. The colors, lines, movement, the emotions presented are each picked with intentionality. As you follow her more you will begin to understand her love for deeper meanings connected to color. Each piece is an extension of her personal desires and intentions for the day with an underlining theme of letting go of perfection. She works with variances of muted tones to speak the intentions of warmth, peace, serenity, rest, and tranquility into her busy chaotic life. She will bring in pops of color in to represent joy, energy, and passion. Gold for sophistication, luxury, and wisdom. She fights the battle to need defined lines and rules, but abstract art allows a freedom for her mind trapped by an uncontrollable need for perfection + guidelines. It gives her the understanding of the “grey” area around us and the varying colors in the world but also allows her to express her interpretation of it. Her paintings are journal entries of her life experiences through color movement, lines, shapes, and depth. She would not describe herself as purist when it comes to art but simply understanding the weight and power of our many expressions. She sees continuity between abstraction and reality which allows her to paint with both emotions and stored memories.She believes there is no one singular interpretation of what’s out in the world. We are all organizing what we see and gather, day in and out. She just paints her version of her organized senses.