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Timeless ballet, eternal and majestic. Let the rhythm, the mystery, and the grace of beauty guide you. Surrender to the symphony, find your bliss in the eternal dance, the lyrical embrace of ocean waves.
Timeless ballet, eternal and majestic. Let the rhythm, the mystery, and the grace of beauty guide you. Surrender to the symphony, find your bliss in the eternal dance, the lyrical embrace of ocean waves.
The inspiration for this painting was sparked by the rise of #iconiccanuck on social media. Back in 2013, I launched my Instagram page just before embarking on my inaugural solo exhibition at Edmonton's Gallery A, which was then part of Visual Arts Alberta. The hashtag #ICONICCANUCK ignited a frenzy of engagement with my Canadian-themed artworks. Amid the whirlwind of activity, I found little time to engage in lengthy written responses to comments. Instead, I opted to communicate through imagery, a mode of expression that resonates deeply with my artistic sensibilities. In response, I crafted three distinct emojis: the iconic peace symbol fingers, a vibrant red heart, and the unmistakable Canadian flag. These visual responses allowed me to convey my sentiments succinctly and artistically. The idea of transforming these emojis into a tangible painting had been brewing in my mind for quite some time. Now, as I prepare to embark on a four-day journey to a painting residency in Newfoundland, I find myself reflecting on the extensive travels I've undertaken across this magnificent country over the past decade, as well as drawing inspiration from the legendary landscape painter Tom Thomson.
This painting is called Canola Fields: North Battleford and is based on some drawings and photos from a road trip through Saskatchewan a couple of years ago. On a whim I turned off the highway just west of North Battleford and followed a winding dirt road for a couple of kilometers....which ended at a four way intersection. For as far as the eye could see in all directions were brilliant yellow canola fields nestled into the gently rolling countryside.
For twenty years I regularly attended morning classes at Alberta Ballet to draw the dancers. Sunrise Studio A depicts the glorious early mornings when sunshine flowed through the studio windows and bathed the room in honey.
The Rising is based on my firm belief that our earliest instincts (aside from food, shelter and survival) include scratching images into the dirt and onto cave walls, pounding out rhythms on hollow logs and dancing around fires. Art, spiritualism and magic defined our earliest ancestors search for who we are and why we are here. Sadly, throughout our history, we have slowly assigned less and less importance to these primal instincts and, as a result, the world around us has become more grey and uncertain. The Rising is a painting about us and who we’ve always been -- emerging from ignorance to light. It's a painting about hope.
Our ancient ancestors have all followed a similar cultural path. The names, stories, gods and legends may be different but the quest for who we are and where we fit in the universe is the same. From the beginning of time, in all parts of the world, art, music, dance and the spoken word have provided us with links to our past and to the mysteries of life. Art, even in the most difficult and unsettling times, continues to touch us all. I would like to dedicate this painting to all the visual artists, musicians, dancers, performers, writers and poets who, despite a recent covid-related survey naming “artists” as the least essential service on the face of the earth, continue to work quietly at their craft. We have always been here – and always will be
Celebrating the colour, movement and pageantry of Bollywood dance. This is actually comprised of two pieces (each 48" X 72") and can be sold as one complete package or separately. Please contact the artist for details.
Life size, 6 feet man sitting. Pivate Commission. Scarborough, Ontario.
A magnificent mountain range stretches across the horizon, its peaks awaiting the touch of the clouds. Through a dense forest, our gaze is drawn to a serene lake, its waters a mesmerizing shade of crystal-clear turquoise. The serene lake rests peacefully, mirroring the majestic mountains, and exudes a sense of serenity, the calm preceding a storm. Above, stormy clouds gather, their dark hues hinting at an impending shower. The approaching darkness casts an enchanting shadow upon the ground, hinting at the imminent rainfall. The landscape patiently with eager anticipation, awaits the rain, while the lake eagerly embraces the prospect of replenishment of more life-sustaining water. This artwork captures the delicate balance of nature’s cycles.
The painting depicts a serene and majestic landscape under the glowing lights of the aurora borealis swirling in the night sky casting an ethereal light over snowy landscape. In the foreground, a polar bear is shown looking up towards the sky, its eyes filled with wonder as it watches the swirling colours of the aurora borealis. The blues, teals and greens of the aurora dance and intertwine, creating a mesmerizing display of light and colour. The polar bear is surrounded by a serene and peaceful wilderness, Its white fur blending seamlessly with the snow-covered ground. Overall, the painting captures the beauty and serenity of the polar regions, as well as the power and majesty of the aurora borealis.