{"id":73660,"date":"2024-01-18T14:12:58","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T21:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/?p=73660"},"modified":"2024-02-10T06:34:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T13:34:03","slug":"john-somppi-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/john-somppi-2-2\/","title":{"rendered":"John Somppi at 35&#215;35"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-73660 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/john-somppi\/john-somppi-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/john-somppi-2-350x472.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-72819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/john-somppi-2-350x472.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/john-somppi-2.jpeg 519w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-72819'>\n\t\t\t\tJohn Somppi, &#8220;Circles #5,&#8221; 2022, oil on panel, 26 x 20 in.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/john-somppi\/john-somppi-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/john-somppi-3-350x454.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-72818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/john-somppi-3-350x454.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/john-somppi-3.jpeg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-72818'>\n\t\t\t\tJohn Somppi, \u201cCircles #7,\u201d 2022, oil on panel, 26 x 20 in.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&#8220;Circles #5&#8221; and &#8220;Circles #7&#8221; are\u00a0vibrant explorations of color and form by John Somppi. In these formalist studies, Somppi engages with a rich and limited color palette to investigate various color theories, creating a dynamic interplay of hues that includes magenta, red, orange, goldenrod yellow, lemon yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCircles #5\u201d features a series of overlapping circles that create a sense of movement and rhythm across the canvas. The colors are bold and interact with one another, often bleeding into adjacent areas, which gives the piece a fluid and organic quality despite its geometric foundation. The background is a textured amalgamation of colors that suggests depth and complexity, highlighting the artist&#8217;s use of multiple layers and textures.<\/p>\n<p>In \u201cCircles #7,\u201d there is a progression of transparency and layering, creating a more pronounced sense of depth. The circles overlap in a way that suggests a sequence or transformation, with segments of pure color creating a kaleidoscopic effect. The interplay of shapes and the sharp contrasts of the segments invite the viewer&#8217;s eye to travel around the piece, discovering new interactions and harmonies between the colors and forms.<\/p>\n<p>Both pieces reflect Somppi\u2019s dedication to a process-oriented approach. He mentions his trust in the cohesiveness of the color palette and predetermined steps, which suggests a balance between spontaneity and structure in his creative process. The visual beauty of the final works is palpable, but it is the underlying methodical progression that informs the aesthetic choices, indicating a deep engagement with the medium and the formal aspects of painting and drawing.<\/p>\n<p>Somppi is a California native who in 2013 moved to Utah, where he studied at Brigham Young University (BFA, 2022). He continues to live and work in Provo.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/index.php\/john-somppi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST AND VIEW MORE OF HIS WORK\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Artists of Utah\u2019s 35\u00d735<\/em>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/saltlakearts.org\/programs\/visit-finch-lane-gallery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finch Lane Gallery<\/a>, Salt Lake City, through Feb. 23<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &#8220;Circles #5&#8221; and &#8220;Circles #7&#8221; are\u00a0vibrant explorations of color and form by John Somppi. 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