Painting
As Above, So Below by Gillian King
- Item Number
- 139
- Estimated Value
- 4500 CAD
- Sold
- 2650 CAD to ls8cce207
- Number of Bids
- 5 - Bid History
Item Description
As Above, So Below, 2021, Rust Sediments, Oil, and Various Natural Materials (including Black Walnut, Cochineal, Indigo, Marigold, and Onion Skins) on Canvas, 60 " x 48 "/ sédiments de rouille, huile et divers matériaux naturels (dont le noyer noir, la cochenille, l'indigo, le souci et les peaux d'oignon) sur toile, 60 po x 48 po
Through abstract painting, I merge psychological, bodily, and geographical landscapes to highlight our interdependence, fragility, and resilience. I gather natural and synthetic pigments from my surroundings, infusing them into canvases through painting, textile, and printmaking techniques. This process reflects on themes of chaos, control, and care.
À travers la peinture abstraite, je fusionne paysages psychologiques, corporels et géographiques pour souligner l’interdépendance, la fragilité et la résilience. Je récolte des pigments naturels et synthétiques dans mon environnement et les infuse dans mes toiles par le biais de techniques de peinture, textile et gravure, un processus qui reflète le chaos, le contrôle et l'attention.
Item Special Note
Gillian King is a visual artist, art therapist, and registered psychotherapist (qualifying). Holding an MFA from the University of Ottawa (2016), Gillian is an award-winning artist whose work has been exhibited internationally and showcased through CBC, Canadian Art, and Border Crossings magazines. Passionate about the therapeutic power of art, Gillian provides art therapy services to individuals and communities throughout Ontario and Manitoba.
Gillian King est artiste en art visuel, art-thérapeute, psychothérapeute en cours d’agrément et titulaire d’une maîtrise en beaux-arts de l’Université d’Ottawa (2016). Ses œuvres lui ont valu plusieurs prix et ont été affichées à l’étranger, par la CBC et dans les magazines Canadian Art et Border Crossings. Sa passion envers le potentiel thérapeutique de l’art l’a mené à offrir des services en art-thérapie à des particuliers et à des groupes en Ontario et au Manitoba.
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