Magic Hour, 2023
Medium

Oil Paint


Dimensions

121.92 x 60.96 cm


Year Created

2023

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Large > 80cm
Portrait orientation

About this artwork

Glossy black cats rumble with a love song of purrs as they doze among sun-kissed philodendrons in this statement panel, a unique shape picked from the Art Nouveau period. Any cat lover knows that a little magic lives in these familiars. This original oil painting on an extra deep custom wood panel is gilded with metal leaf. It’s golden sides gleam from every angle and give it a real presence in a room. Exhibit Notes Praise for Magic Hour from curator Liza Zhurkovskaya: “The painting is very engaging and unique which is rare to see these days. The colours and intricate details are simply mesmerizing! I love how it evokes a sense of serenity and wonder every time I look at it. What I appreciate the most is the way this work captures the essence of a moment frozen in time.”

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Hello! I’m a self-taught artist based in in Toronto. My paintings are inspired by magic in the natural world, featuring slumbering animals and lush plants set in golden light. I paint on locally made wood panels, layering oils and metal leaf over exposed wood grain to achieve organic scenes with lots of movement. A hiker and former archaeologist, I look to wild plants, antique treasures, and sleepy house cats for colours and compositions that speak to me. My recent series Golden Hour (2023) and Ephemeral (2024) invite rest and indulgence, referencing feminine figures in Art Nouveau, the rich warmth of Klimt's Golden Phase, and the mysticism of Pre-Raphaelite dream scenes. I hope this imagery will evoke for viewers the rich warmth and energy of golden hour, that fleeting time of day when the sun casts its most magical spell. ✨

Curriculum Vitae

Solo Exhibitions
Dec 4, 2023 - Dec 21, 2024

Golden Hour, Show Gallery

May 8, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

Ephemeral, MitFar Art Cafe Gallery

Group Exhibitions
Dec 4, 2023 - Dec 21, 2024

Golden Hour, Show Gallery

May 8, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

Ephemeral, MitFar Art Cafe Gallery

Bibliography
Dec 7, 2023

Featured in ‘100 Emerging Artworks: 2023 Women’s Edition,’ a publication by Arts to Hearts Project

Teaching Experiences
Mar 7, 2024

Visual Arts Educator, Harbourfront Centre

Grants
Apr 10, 2024

Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Grant

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