This painting embodies a delicate and introspective quality, created on unprimed canvas adorned with acrylic paint and inks. The process initiates with saturating the canvas with water, followed by an intuitive application of pigments. As I observe the drying process, decisions unfold organically, devoid of overthinking, as I strive to enter a meditative flow state and establish a profound connection with the artwork. In the second phase, I employ colored pencils to meticulously craft detail-oriented marks, initiating a prolonged process that leads to another state of flow and meditation. The use of yellow-colored pencils infuses the artwork with a sense of breath and light, enhancing its luminous effect and depth.

Kyle Killam

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Hello, my name is Kyle, and I am an artist based in Toronto specializing in abstract and expressionist paintings as well as ceramics. My creative process is centered around self-exploration, understanding, and the exploration of meditative states, particularly the state of flow. My fascination with the flow state originated from my experiences as a track and field athlete, where I first encountered the profound impact of being in a state of complete focus and immersion. Over the years, I have come to realize that art creation serves as a conduit to accessing deep spiritual and divine experiences. Within my artistic practice, I embrace two distinctive approaches. The first involves a rapid and impulsive classic gestural expressionism, characterized by swift and dynamic changes in the paintings. This phase embodies a sense of urgency and spontaneity in my work. Subsequently, I invest extensive hours in creating simple marks on the canvas, deriving a sense of peace and tranquility from the act of drawing lines and marks. This repetitive process acts as a form of meditation, enabling me to engage in a state of pure discipline. By blending impulsive expressionism with disciplined mark-making, I navigate the contrasting energies of chaos and stillness, both of which hold the potential to guide us into the flow state.