Miche Booz

Artist’s Statement

My main goal when I start painting is to make the composition work by focusing on color and shape. I go through the process of balancing instinct and technique, tweaking colors and forms until the elements of the composition come together. I paint quickly and knowing when to stop is crucial for me—especially with water-based paints where spontaneity is key and every brushstroke matters. Deciding when a piece is finished is just as important as starting it.

Regardless of the subject matter, much of my inspiration comes from the subconscious. This is true for abstracts, landscapes, figures or even memories and dreams. I experience a sense of joy through color and the act of creating with the aim to evoke an emotion from the viewer.

An artist’s reception is scheduled for Sunday, June 1 from 1:30-3:30 PM in the Lyceum (17801 Meeting House Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860).

The Lyceum Gallery is open during staff office hours (10 am-4 pm Tues-Fri), Sundays 9 am-1 pm, and by appointment (301-774-9792).