Indianapolis based photographer and painter, Adam Starr, has been creating abstract works for the past several years. He first started producing artwork after attending a photography class while studying at Indiana University.
Adam feels spiritually called to create art. His practice is cathartic for him. The stream of con-sciousness method he utilizes helps him fully express and release his emotions.
His work has been shown at Gallery 924 in Indianapolis, IN and R Gallery in Boulder, CO among others. He’s proud to be a finalist in the Passepartout Photo Prize in Rome 2020. In addition, he was honored to show his work at Zhou B Art Center in Chicago, IL (March-May 2020) and is looking forward to showing work at Albe Art Gallery next month and Siilk Gallery in Athens, Greece (Summer 2021).
The work Adam produces comes from a pure and vulnerable place. He is deeply inspired by the music he listens to and the movements that come out of this.
Regarding his paintings, he utilizes calligraphy pens and oil paint during this process. His pro-cess would be considered "stream of consciousness" or "jazz painting".
He incorporates the emotions he is feeling during the time of creation using the emotional as-pect of color and the rigidness of the black calligraphy pen. The themes surrounding his paint-ings include connection, spirituality, and love. Regarding Adam's photos, each one is similar to a painting, as colors compliment the chosen manipulated subject. Formulated with a dreamy atmosphere these photos produce an awe-inspiring nostalgia for the viewer. The mystic nature of Adam’s style moves the audience to feel its strength, providing a window into the heart of its creator. These crafted pieces carry a moral and spiritual dimension standing for simplicity and connection.