Adam Collier Noel is an American painter, photographer, and collage artist who currently resides in the mountains of Blue Ridge, Georgia. He graduated in 2002 with a BFA in photography from the Herron School of Art and Design, Indiana University. Adam has exhibited his work widely across the United States, with recent showings in New York City, South Florida, and the 2024 Hamptons Fine Art Fair. His artwork is featured in numerous private collections in the U.S., Europe, South America, and Australia, and his artistry has been highlighted in various print and online publications. ARTIST STATEMENTThroughout my career, I have been driven by a devotion to experimentation, combining diverse materials and processes. My artistic journey defies categorization, as I constantly explore a wide range of disciplines, subject matter, and materials. This passion continues in my latest body of work, where I delve into large-scale abstract landscapes through mixed-media techniques. Drawing from my deep love of collage and a desire to communicate positive messages, my compositions are guided by an intuitive sense of balance and color theory and texture studies in a fluid, exploratory approach. My paintings are lively, abstract colorscapes created from found and reclaimed paper ephemera, such as blueprints, vintage maps, and letters, which evoke a sense of nostalgia rooted in my Midwestern upbringing. I build the paintings around grid-like structures, both symmetrical and asymmetrical, serving as a foundation for the various elements I weave into my work. The compositions take shape organically with each layer of paper and paint meticulously applied to conceal or reveal the layers beneath and often feature patterns, typography, and found objects, layered into intricate configurations that are both complex and harmonious, inviting viewers to explore the intricate tapestry of my artistic evolution and personal journey.