Geri Schrab

Geri Schrab

Rock Art in Watercolors, LLC
www.artglyphs.com/geri.htm
608-837-5250

The focus of my artwork is the study of petroglyphs and pictographs, images pecked, carved and painted on rock surfaces by the ancient indigenous people of North America. These original “rock art” images may not have been considered art at the time, but recordings of the stories, journeys, hunts and visions; in essence, the history of the original People. As those of us not indigenous have adopted this Land, it is important to listen to this history. As more transplanted generations are born to and die on this Land, we intermingle; it touches and teaches us.

As of this time, I have visited petroglyph and pictograph sites in 17 U. S. States; Ontario and also Australia. Through these travels and exploration of these ancient, sacred sites, I have found although the style and execution of the original rock art images may vary from area to area, there is an underlying unity. This ancient unity echoes our common heart and essential connection to Mother Earth. Through the gift of this work, I have journeyed not only across the land to understand her hidden mysteries, but also into the depths of my own heart. This journey has challenged and rewarded, stretched my boundaries of comfort, traditional western ways of thinking and approaching life. It is within these journeys I have found my true purpose and place upon this Earth.

And while it is true that the rock art first called me to paint, my modern day professional experience as a court reporter has greatly influenced the style of my work, how it developed and why I am so dedicated to my subject. As the "keeper of the record," my day job is very structured, calls for perfection and puts me in the position to witness and record stories of much pain and heartache. When I enter my studio, I take the armor off my heart, release the structure, tune into my intuition and paint. I do not plan nor sketch beforehand. My paintings go directly from heart to brush to paper, with the rock art and nature as my guides. This relaxed and intuitive process of painting and the deeply profound subject matter soothes my soul.

Contact Geri Schrab

email: gschrab@mhtc.net

website: www.artglyphs.com/geri.htm