Nature of Painting
February 2020- Ongoing as part of a Canada Council for the Arts ‘Explore and Create’ Grant.
I’m very interested in design and colour which carries into my art quite a lot. The paint I use is interior house paint where I can control the exact consistent hue and sheen of the colours I choose for the work. Colour choice has always been very instinctual and something I notice when I’m in different surroundings. The idea of “found colour schemes” is fascinating to me, I try to see how many colours it takes to pare down the true essence and feeling of a landscape. Or, for example, with people in my life, it is fascinating to me to find what 4 or 5 colours represents a visual depiction of their personality. The way that I experiment with building landscapes is similar to how in design, a style sheet of the colour scheme represents the whole identity of the brand. I’m enthralled by how this relates to presenting not only perspective but also emotion through visual language.
In taking photos, I colour match different elements of the scene. I then meticulously plan out the layering of canvas that will be painted and fastened on the stretcher bar. Both sides of the canvas are often exposed when folding over itself and being wrapped around the frame so having a clear plan of what is happening where is important to plan.
Having the stretcher bar exposed from the wrapping of canvas as part of the work takes it beyond the confines of painting and takes it into being read as a sculptural object.
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The Nature of Painting: Breakwater, 36 x 60", acrylic on layered canvas, 2020.
The Nature of Painting: Breakwater (Side View), 36 x 60", acrylic on layered canvas, 2020.
The Nature of Painting: Breakwater (Detail), 36 x 60", acrylic on layered canvas, 2020.
Process: References & Sketches
Ogden Point, VIctoria, BC. Feb 2020.
Exhibition History:
Art on Demand 8.1
28.01.2022 - 19.03.2022
Emilie Kvist and Cassidy Luteijn curated by Emily Goodbrand
‘Human experience is shaped by memories formed over time; simultaneously, memories over time can be shaped and changed by human experience. We understand our lives through the recollection of our memories, which are often altered in their recollection: changing, fading, or being molded over time. The work of artists Cassidy Luteijn, and Emilie Kvist presented in Art on Demand 8.1 address time and memory in two vastly different mediums.’
- Emily Goodbrand, Curator.
4 by 4 on 5th
19.01.2022 - 02.02.2022
The Nature of Painting: Sasquatch Mountain 1-4 is on display at 4 by 4 on 5th from January 19th to February 2nd.
The scenes I have referenced as a jumping off point so far as part of my Nature of Painting series have mostly been specific to the Fraser Valley. Going forward I would like to explore cite-specificity through residencies which would allow me to travel and create work in different parts of the world. I moved up to Sasquatch Mountain Resort for the season and this mini-series has explored the snowy mountain ranges of Hemlock Valley.
Apt Pop Up
02.04.2022 - 30.04.2022
A selection of work from local Vancouver Artists are on display at 431 Front Street New Westminster, Nature of Painting: Hemlock Valley 1 & 4, and Nature of Painting: Helliwell. Featuring performances, live art demonstrations throughout the month.