Elizabeth Elkin
|
Elizabeth Elkin STATEMENT I draw my inspiration from the world around me and the things that I have seen. Wherever we look, we are always surrounded by astounding beauty–from the simple grace of a blossoming flower to the grandness of our very universe. It is this beauty that I seek to capture and express in my paintings. To me, abstract art is a way of viewing the world and of expressing the fleeting moments in the only way that they can be expressed. Inspired by the work of Gerhard Richter, Jean-Paul Riopelle, and Wassily Kandinsky amongst others, I ceaselessly seek the profound. It is through traditional landscapes and cityscapes I have continuously attempted to capture the emotion, vivid detail and cultures of the world; including but not limited to Canada itself. BIO Elizabeth Elkin is a renowned professional artist with an international reputation and over thirty years of experience. The true innovation of her work lies in the power of her vibrant colours, her museum quality works of expressionist art. Elizabeth has exhibited her work both domestically and internationally for many years. Since 1990, she has participated in numerous galleries, juried group shows and solo exhibitions throughout North America. Her works has also been featured in several publications. In 2001, she was a featured artist in Ottawa Life magazine and in 2002, one of her painting was chosen for the poster of The Association of Canadian Women Composers in Chamber Music Festival and received personal recognition from the Governor General of Canada, Adrienne Clarkson. In 2013, her painting Paris Sketch won first place in the prestigious Colour and Form Society 61st Juried Art show. Elizabeth has had a life-long dedication to visual arts. She is an elected member of the Ontario Society of Artists. Elizabeth’s paintings can be found in the collections of MBA Ottawa University, Government of Ontario Art Collection and in 300+ private and corporate collections around the world. ARTIST CONTACT [click to email] IMAGES
|
