Across Centuries and the Earth

In these four large-scale paintings, Mullen explores the ways in which subtle, ephemeral vibrations can be given form on a canvas, using energetically-charged paint to create fields of color, light, and texture.

By directing selected audio into her raw materials, the artist captures the energetic imprint of specific sounds and texts, absorbing their vibration and distilling their qualities into the work. Mullen's inspiration is grounded in both ancient and modern ways of knowing, across centuries and the earth. In welcoming the ancient Indian texts the Vedas and the Upanishads into the work, she connects more deeply to their wisdom while honoring them as portals to a universal, aspiring consciousness. Dr. Masaru Emoto's investigations in The Hidden Messages in Water, finding that water is affected by and responds to consciousness, were also foundational for the artist in selecting her materials and guiding her process.

-From exhibition catalogue at the Dennos Museum

For more about process, visit: Residency Photos or Tusen Takk studio notes