Art, yoga and life in one. 'Balancing' series

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!