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"The paintings you see here are all painted
free-hand; they are not computerized. They
are acrylic and pen on illustration board. I
love the feeling of paint on a brush. The
paintings are not meant to be symmetrical; I
feel that by making them asymmetrical they
are more of a natural expression. Nothing in
life is perfect. Things appear to be balanced
or even but if you look closely there are
flaws, unbalances, disturbances, which make
the thing more beautiful. Most pieces can be
hung in any direction - there is no top or
bottom. The designs are derived from shapes
found in nature. I usually begin a painting by
visualizing the colors. I’m synesthetic, so I
often see colors when I listen to music.
I draw my inspiration from the rose windows
in Christian cathedrals and the mandala in the
Buddhist faith and from kaleidoscopes. The
circle is a basic shape of life, the center of
being; the mandala is a symbol of community,
of connection; the shapes within the large
circle symbolize the steps to enlightenment,
the goal of one who meditates. The purpose
of the rose window & the mandala seem to
serve a similar purpose in spiritual worship, to
enhance the spiritual feeling. These paintings
are an abstract of this basic idea; they serve
as a support for the meditating person. All
the pieces are painted in bright colors; I like
the vibrancy and excitement one finds with
intense color."
free-hand; they are not computerized. They
are acrylic and pen on illustration board. I
love the feeling of paint on a brush. The
paintings are not meant to be symmetrical; I
feel that by making them asymmetrical they
are more of a natural expression. Nothing in
life is perfect. Things appear to be balanced
or even but if you look closely there are
flaws, unbalances, disturbances, which make
the thing more beautiful. Most pieces can be
hung in any direction - there is no top or
bottom. The designs are derived from shapes
found in nature. I usually begin a painting by
visualizing the colors. I’m synesthetic, so I
often see colors when I listen to music.
I draw my inspiration from the rose windows
in Christian cathedrals and the mandala in the
Buddhist faith and from kaleidoscopes. The
circle is a basic shape of life, the center of
being; the mandala is a symbol of community,
of connection; the shapes within the large
circle symbolize the steps to enlightenment,
the goal of one who meditates. The purpose
of the rose window & the mandala seem to
serve a similar purpose in spiritual worship, to
enhance the spiritual feeling. These paintings
are an abstract of this basic idea; they serve
as a support for the meditating person. All
the pieces are painted in bright colors; I like
the vibrancy and excitement one finds with
intense color."
Oasis Art Gallery
Diana Smith
www.oasisinseattle.com ~ info@oasisinseattle.com ~ 206-547-5177 ~ 3644 Wallingford Ave. N. ~ Seattle, WA 98103
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