N.C. Winters Discusses Vibrant & Floral Overgrowth Series

We caught up with artist N.C. Winters as he joins us for his 4th release Overwhelm. First joining us back in 2012 Winters has been been a collector favorite here at 1xRUN and has not disappointed fans looking to grab one of a kind original artwork, as well as his vibrant limited edition prints. Read on as we caught up with Winters to discuss his latest limited edition prints available in two sizes as well as a group of complimentary original artwork from his Overgrowth series…

1xRUN: Tell us a bit about Overwhelm, how did this piece fit into the overall series ?
N.C. Winters:
“Overwhelm,” along with “Wither” were the capstone pieces for my solo show Overgrowth at Last Rites Gallery in November of 2014, and embodied best the conceptual nature and graphic theme of the exhibit. In “Overwhelm,” aspects of fragmented thought are intertwined with nature’s tenacious ramble and result in a tangled vibrant web of imagery and flora. There are several layers of texture, depth and color and my hope is that the viewer can get lost inside for awhile.

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1x: What materials was these pieces created with?
Winters:
All painted works were done with a combination of ink, acrylic and collage on paper, mounted to wood and then coated with a resin seal. All sculptural pieces were made with acrylic paint over epoxy clay. All pieces were gloat mounted and hand framed in a custom hand sculpted frame with collage background.

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1x: Why should people buy one of these prints or original works?
Winters:
while I’m hesitant to EVER tell someone why they SHOULD buy anything, I am extremely proud of these pieces and of “Overwhelm” in particular. It was one of the first started and last to be completed pieces for the show, and I’m very pleased with the final execution, which is not always something I feel about my work, especially after some time has passed.

1x: Describe this series in one gut reaction word.
Winters:
Lush.

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Overwhelm 17×17 Inch + 24×24 Inch – Limited Edition Prints by N.C. Winters – Click To Purchase & Read Additional Information

1xRUN: Alongside the Overwhelm print edition we’ve also got some original works from your exhibition Overgrowth tell us a little bit about this series, anything immediate you would like us to highlight about these paintings?
N.C. Winters:
. Every piece for the show was framed in a hand sculpted frame, making every framed piece truly original. The show themes juxtaposed the neverending fight from nature to reclaim everything it touches with the natural “overgrowth” of thoughts and ideas that constantly course through the mind.

 

1x: When were these pieces drawn and created?
Winters:
Between January and November of 2014.

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Reclamation (L) / Anxiety Manifest  – Original Artwork by N.C. Winters –  Click To Purchase & Read Additional Information

 

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Adrift (L) / Apprehension – Original Artwork by N.C. Winters – Click To Purchase & Read Additional Information

1x: Tell us how the idea and execution came about for these paintings?
Winters:
The theme of “Overgrowth” has dual meaning for this collection. The central theme ties both the inevitable reclamation of all things by the overwhelming force of nature with the mind’s own inner tangled, sprawling bramble of thoughts, anxieties and ideas. The whole body of work is an acceptance and celebration of many influences that, much like ideas and thoughts, have been all mixed together to create one cohesive body of work. I had been experimenting with many layers of color, texture, various materials and natural elements and pursued a way to create a synchronicity across it all.

1x: How long did each of these pieces take?
N.C. Winters:
it’s hard to say. All I know for sure is the timeline between the start and the finish- about 10 months, but they were worked on concurrently with other projects and jobs throughout the year. I am constantly working on many, many projects at one time (see above) and even when exhausted from painting all day, I often unwind with some drawing or other painting. It can be hard to turn off.

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Euphoria Near (L) / Occluded – Original Artwork by N.C. Winters – Click To Purchase & Read Additional Information

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Delirium – Original Artwork by N.C. Winters – Click To Purchase & Read Additional Information

1x: What is unique about this series compared with your other work?
Winters:
this body of work was some of the most comprehensive and ambitious of anything I’ve created. I’m extremely pleased with the final output and cohesiveness of the collection, from colors to textures, to theme and all the way to the framing. Also, this series ties nicely into an ongoing theme of matters of the mind and being human in the world.

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Devoured #1#2#3#4#5 – Original Sculptures by N.C. Winters – Click To Purchase & Read Additional Information

1x: Any big shows or events coming up that you’d like to share?
Winters:
I’ll be a part of some exciting shows in the fall that I can’t talk about yet, and I’m very excited to be showing at my first ever and second annual MondoCon in October. I’ll have several new works as well as some brand new print releases, I’m very excited!

1xRUN: Where else can we find you?
N.C. Winters: WebsiteWebstoreInstagram @ncwintersart- FacebookTwitterTumblr

-1xRUN