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Artist
Statement by Raina Stebelsky
In my paintings and prints, I instinctively
seek the primordial, the deepest part of our being,
which is found in all mankind. I only know how to
do this by exploring, and laying to scrutiny, my
own soul. My work is largely biographical, drawing
upon my personal experiences. For me, art is a vehicle
for healing wounds and rediscovering feelings. |
| Art allows me to
communicate to others who have lived similar experiences
but without the opportunity to tell their stories.
It is also a vehicle for depicting beauty, which
I see in the darkest crevasses.
As for subject matter, the raw elements of nature,
the human form, and ancient man-made forms are
what interest me most, and lead me on my path
to self-discovery. I find that the use of pure
colour, simple forms, and a subtle symbolism allow
me to best express my inner self. There is a rhythm
to my brushstrokes, pencil marks or wood incisions
which I find soothing but which also convey my
own inner turmoil and the suffering that I see
in the world around me.
My goal in art is to communicate and share my
experiences with other people through my art.
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