We do not want merely to see beauty… we want something else which can hardly be put into words- to be united with the beauty we see, to pass into it, to receive it into ourselves, to bathe in it, to become part of it. That is why we have peopled air and earth and water with gods and goddesses, and nymphs and elves.”
― C.S. Lewis
This set of nymphs encompasses several of the themes I have been exploring in my work for some time. First, there is the notion that modern society continues to be influenced by ancient archetypes. Second, I have long been fascinated by the ways people show their public and private faces, and how secrets, dreams and desires are kept hidden. Most recently, a close examination of seasonal trees has led me to consider the importance of nature in our technology driven lives. And just as the images bring together a variety of thoughts and ideas, so does the technique.
I have used a range of media and techniques to produce this work. Each piece begins as an intaglio monotype printed on semi- transparent Japanese paper. In most of the work, at least two different metal plates have been printed to create an illusion of the forest’s depth. Next, a coloured pencil drawing of the figure is done on the back of the printed image. Then, a wood panel is stained to enhance the colours of both the trees and the figure. The Japanese paper with its printed trees and drawn figure is adhered to the board. At that point additional drawing or painting, on the surface of the paper covered board, may be added. And finally the entire panel is coated with several layers of acrylic medium to seal the image.
Originally from Poland, Teresa received her training in fine arts at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, and graphic arts at George Brown College in Toronto. She has been painting and gardening for over 15 years since she had moved from Toronto to the rural area near Kingston.
Mastering a technique that she has developed over a period of years, Teresa creates semi-abstract vibrant work using bold primary colours in her own pointillism style. The paintings look like they have little jewels applied all over the surface, and have a rich, tactile quality with rhythm and symmetry. The artist states: “The ultimate goal I wish to accomplish, mastering my technique is to be able to captivate the energy of an inner glow and with the effect of a trance-like rhythm of the dots give the paintings their own pulse”.
Through the years the female figure tends to appear despite the different themes that I have explored in my painting practice. Most recently the female nude has become the subject. Her landscape-like body manifests the tendency to intertwine with earthy Elemental Forces that I have been working with in the past. Spring is Air – youth. Summer is the Sun and the fruition of our mature years. Autumn is Earth – harvest time, old age. Winter is peace and death. Essential waters are transformed into snow. Recently I have been contemplating the essence of beauty, openness and the need to give and connect, I imagine our Planet as a vulnerable woman that needs to be respected, loved and cherished. I would like her to continue to flourish and give life.
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