Amy E. Fraser Art

Beltane is a positive concept piece created near the end of the Van Psycho Period. It depicts a celebratory moment, still using the linear expressive brush strokes in high key colors, but now in a slightly more mellow fashion indicating warm and cool, light and shadow. In this scenario the color is not intended to disturb the eye but to call attention to the varying story aspects of the composition. Beltane by Amy E Fraser      Beltane by Amy E. Fraser is part of a series of Pagan celebration paintings created for a Thesis project at Parsons.      This Beltane painting was inspired by Vivianne Crowley’s description “At Beltane or Bright Fire on May Eve, fires were lit on hills all over the land to symbolize the waxing power of the Sun. Cattle were blessed and driven through the fire to clean their hides of ticks and the people would dance deosil round the fire.” ---Wicca: The Old Religion in the New Millennium      W...

The Gynecologist is another jarring example from the Van Psycho Period. In this piece we find ourselves viewing the doctor from between the legs of the subject, in an attempt to place the viewer in the same jeopardy. The colors are loud, harsh and grating, working the subconscious of the viewer, creating discomfort and distaste. An image intended to shock and disturb, to make the viewer think. The Gynecologist by Amy E. Fraser      The Gynecologist was the last thing she saw before it all went dark.      This is a painting illustrating a young woman's fear during a laparoscopic surgery. A laparoscopy is a conservative, same day surgery. The surgeon uses a knife, heat, or a laser to remove as much of the endometrial tissue as possible from the organs (such as the ovaries, bladder, fallopian tubes, and rectum) but preserves the reproductive organs.      At the time of this painting's creation little was known about...

Baby Remembers is a classic example from the Van Psycho Period. It is a heart wrenching moment of child abuse, fear and memory. Baby Remembers by Amy E. Fraser      Bad Mama is getting angry again. Her day must not have gone well, the modeling jobs have stopped since Baby was born. The men just aren’t looking at Mama the same way. She stopped receiving “gifts” and now her rent is due and not a single one of those jerks is offering to pay. It’s all Baby’s fault... It’s ALL BABY'S FAULT!!! Pretty Nice Mama left when the men left. When Baby and Mama are alone, only Bad Mama exists. Bad Mama is Pure Violent Rage. Baby is all grown up now, but every once and awhile her heart skips a beat and she shudders in terror. Baby Remembers.      "Children are suffering from a hidden epidemic of child abuse and neglect. It’s a widespread war against our children that we have the power to stop, and understanding the issue is the first step. Just ...

The Van Psycho Period (as I am now calling it) is a brief segment of my personal art history or "Style".  The works I created during this time displayed intense psychedelic colors, in combination with distorted and exaggerated shapes. The shapes were accentuated with strong definitive brushstrokes in a linear contour, creating both texture and movement. Some suggested that these works were influenced by Van Gogh, but there is also an influence from the Expressionists as well as the primitive carvings of ancient Africa. Most of the subject matter painted during this time was shocking, frightening and deeply disturbing. Here are a few examples from the Van Psycho Period: Portrait Of A Lady by Amy E. Fraser Motorcycle Nightmare by Amy E. Fraser Baby Remembers by Amy E. Fraser For more Amy E. Fraser art and information go to Aefraser.com