Artist Statement
Karinda Ristic creates ethereal abstract landscape paintings, not from what she sees, but rather from what she feels. This creative process is born from her intuition and each painting connects her a little deeper to her authentic self, bringing her closer to her personal healing.
She uses fluid mediums that freely flow on the canvas. It is a powerful teacher to her, because this helps her to surrender, let go and trust in the process. The very nature of this medium forces her to be in the present moment and interact with the painting immediately, otherwise the moment is lost.
Each landscape has an organic feel that helps her to explore layers, light and luminosity. The organic layers and light evoke a deep connection between the viewer, the artist and the artwork.
As a final touch, she sews into the canvas using embroidery thread. This acts as her personal signature, but it also adds to the organic nature of the work and creates interesting line work and texture.
Biography
Karinda Ristic is an emerging abstract artist from South Africa, living in Canada. She creates ethereal abstract landscapes, not from what she sees, but rather from what she feels.
Her artwork has organically shifted over the last 8 years, since during this time she has moved around the world with her husband and two children. This has given her a unique perspective and view of this beautiful planet we get to call our home.
She chose to work with fluid mediums that freely flow on the canvas, because it is a powerful teacher to her. It helps her to surrender, let go and trust in the process. This is her daily meditation and helps her in her process of healing from two autoimmune disorders she battles with on a daily basis.
She also sews into the canvas using embroidery thread as a way to emphasise the organic nature of her landscapes. This adds beautiful line work and texture to the painting. It is also a personal way for her to honour the women in her family lineage, since they all love (or loved) to sew. Finally, it acts as a personal signature to all her work.
Exhibitions:
- Winter Treasures - Group Exhibition: November 13 - 23, 2018
- In the Blink of an Eye - Group Exhibition: May 3 - 31, 2018 at Port Moody Arts Centre
- Unity Art - Group Exhibition: October 21 - 25, 2017 at Inlet Theatre in the Port Moody Civic Centre
- Learn. Create. Live - Group Exhibition: July 20 - August 17, 2017 at Port Moody Arts Centre
OTHER:
- Front Cover of the Winter & Spring Programs at The Arts Centre: 2019
- CD Cover Artwork for the classical music duo, Deuson Pilkington Duo CD release: 2018
- Unity Art - Artist Talk for the opening of the Group Exhibition: October 21 - 25, 2017 at Inlet Theatre in the Port Moody Civic Centre
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