Currently I am renting my first
formal studio space in Imagine
Art School
and Gallery and working on new figurative and abstract series. It is
a great experience to work in a studio! I have a big room for myself. I do not
worry of taking away paints and tools to the storage, and I have an opportunity
to come painting whenever and how often I want.
Recent classes with professional
artists Bianka Guna and Brian Smith inspired me to integrate both of my favourite
themes-abstract and figurative painting- in one. “Balancing”
figurative abstract series is about balancing between positive and negative
sides of life and ultimately accepting the life as it is- having different
colours. The image of a woman doing balancing yoga poses is a representational
image of my idea. The physical and mental balancing requires the same- strong
core, flexibility and sense of balance. This body of works is about the process
of balancing and not being in a state of balance. Next moment may bring
unexpected news -joy or sadness –and we need to know how to rebalance ourselves
in order not to fall.
This series
are mixed media works. I used fluid acrylic, pastel as well as added newsprint
and Japanese rice paper, experimenting with different techniques, such as:
scrapping, pouring, stamping and collage. The blue colour scheme suggests a
calming, yet peaceful mood, the feel emotional acceptance brings.
To show my working space and new
series, I am planning ‘Open Studio and Art Show’ on August 23 & 24
between 7-9pm, and August 25 & 26 between 2-5pm. I will also
exhibit abstract series done in a past year. The exhibition will take place in Imagine Art School and Gallery located at 12 Centre Street in Thornhill (north west corner of
Yonge and Centre). It is a free public event, so come and bring your friends!