This recent body of work was inspired by a 5-year road trip, during which the artist was captivated by the interplay of light and natural scenery. From the deserts, mountains to the sky, clouds, and water, the artist has created intricate patterns and shapes on a variety of surfaces, including wood panel, canvas, and wood block in various size.
The landscapes depicted in these works span from Chihuahua and Mojave Deserts in southern United States, and through the Canadian Shield in Ontario offering a diverse range of visions and designs. Each painting is a unique expression of the artist's experience, capturing the essence of the natural world.
House on a Hill is an oil semi abstract painting made after having a conversation with Northern Home 1915, the work of j.E.H. McDonald, the founder and eldest member of the Group of Seven.
It was the dynamic value contrast in this colonized landscape of a home amidst a rocky landscape that inspired me. I listened to the voices of 100 years impressionistic painting and replied with a contemporary semi-abstract picture.
I took the challenge of reformulating his work. I kept the subject matter, colour system and media but changed the techniques. I used flat shapes replacing forms, moved most elements around and changed their scales to achieve a fresh appearance on a textured canvas.
I was excited by the challenging experience throughout the process and the surprising outcome.
Size 30”h x 40”w on canvas
Island of Fire is an oil semi abstract landscape. Inspired by textures and patterns of a small red island and plants on a white one. It was the most quiet and calm evening. Sketches were made in Killarney Provincial park. Finished in studio, Toronto, Canada.
Size 32”h x36”w.
Oil on wood panel
‘Sky Banner’ is an oil semi abstract landscape. Inspired by dynamic light, beauty of landform and reflection on water. Sketches were made in Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada and finished in studio.
Third award winner in the 59th EAG Juried show at Etobicoke Civic Center Art Gallery and curated in Breath. Heart. Spirit. OSA 150th Anniversary exhibition for 6 months in the Lieutenant Governor's Suite, Queen’s Park.
Land of the Messenger’ is a semi abstract landscape. Inspired by dynamic lights and beauty of landforms and plants. It narrated a tale of the land and ancient people. Sketches were made in the Sonoran Desert, Arizona, US. Finished in studio, Toronto, Canada.
Size 32”h x36”w.
Oil on wood panel
Fossil Islands is a semi abstract landscape. Inspired by the beauty of plants, textures, lights and reflections. Sketches were made in Killarney Provincial park, Ontario. Finished in studio.
Size 30”h x40”w.
Mixed media/Oil on wood panel
Interrupted Forest is a semi abstract landscape. Inspired by the colour of a moving train, the fresh finished road cutting through a forest and the glorious summer sky. Sketches were made in Orillia, Ontario, Canada. Finished in studio.
Size 22”h x28”w.
Oil on canvas
Yucca Flat is an oil semi abstract landscape. Sketches were made in the Sonoran Desert. Finished in studio, Toronto, Canada.
The Sonoran Desert's beautiful terrain, searing heat, intense light, whipping winds, irregular shape of clouds and travellers were the inspirations behind my art. The land and mountains displayed mesmerizing patterns and textures. The adaptation of cacti and yucca to withstand the extreme conditions left strong impressions of resilience on me. I was struck by the white giant stalks of yucca blossoms and cacti.
Size 32”h x36”w. On wood panel
Sky Ribbons is a semi abstract landscape. Inspired by the beauty of landforms, plants and the clouds on sky. Sketches were made in the Rocky Mountains, BC. Finished in studio, Toronto, canada.
Size 18”h x24”w.
Oil on wood panel
‘Hopi Land’ is an oil semi abstract landscape. Inspired by the beauty of lights, clouds, plants, landforms and tales of ancient civilizations. Sketches were made in the Sonoran Desert, Arizona, US. Finished in my studio, Toronto, Canada.
Size 32”h x36”w, on wood panel
‘Into the Mountains’ is a semi abstract landscape. Inspired by the beauty of plants, landforms, clouds and tales of ancient civilizations. Sketches were made in the Sonoran Desert, finished in studio, Toronto, Canada.
Size : 36”w x 32”h
Oil on wood panel
Vertical Forest is an acrylic semi abstract forestscape in an early spring. Inspired by green canopy and a few yellow lights slash from the right top corner to the left of the painting.
Size 22”w x 28”h, ơn canvas
Banded Islands is a surreal semi abstract landscape painting. Interoperated from plein-air sketches made in Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Size 12”h x 12”w, mixed media/oil finished on custom made wood panel
Painted Land is an oil semi abstract landscape. Inspired by colours of the landforms, plants and the skyscrape at dusk. Sketches were made in the Chihuahuas Desert, Nevada, US. Finished in studio, Ontario, Canada.
Size 32”h x36”w, on wood panel
Tectonic Islands is a surreal semi abstract landscape painting. Interpreted from plain=air sketches made in Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Size 12”h x 12”w, mixed media/oil finished on custom made wood panel,
Harvest Moon’ is a surreal semi abstract landscape painting. interpreted from plain-air sketches made in Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
Size 12”h x 12”w, mixed media/oil finished on custom made wood panel,
‘How Magic Begins’ is a surreal semi abstract landscape painting. Interpreted from plain=air sketches made in Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Size 12”h x 12”w, mixed media/oil finished on custom made wood panel,
‘Falling Stars’ is a surreal semi abstract landscape painting. interpreted from plain-air sketches made in Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
Size 12”h x 12”w, mixed media/oil finished on custom made wood panel,
Crossing the Rapids #1 is a semi-abstract landscape painting. Interpreted from a Plein-air drawing of a landscape scene in Lake Superior. Inspired by movements of the wind, cloud, rapid and other elements around. The reinterpreted design is painted on spot.
Size: 16”w x12”h, oil on canvas.
Reflection #5 is a semi-abstract waterscape painting. Interpreted from Plein-air drawings of water reflections and Lily paths while paddling around Parry Sound in Lake Superior. Inspired by movements and reflections of the wind, cloud, water lily and other elements around. The reinterpreted design is painted on spot.
Size: 16”w x12”h, oil on canvas.
Crossing the Rapids #2 is a semi-abstract landscape painting. Interpreted from Plein-air drawings of a landscape scene in Sandriver, WaWa. Inspired by the movements of clouds above the woods against the rapids with brushes and rocks. The reInterpretation design is painted on spot.
Size : 10”w x 22”h, oil on canvas
Rainbow Clouds is a semi-abstract cloudscapes painting. Interpreted from Plein-air drawings of clouds above a cliff. Inspired from seeing a tree skeleton swaying against the moving clouds on the sky. The reinterpreted design is painted on the spot.
Size :10”w x 10”h, oil on wood panel
Reflection #3 is a waterscape painting. Inspired from Plein-air drawings of water reflections while traveling around Saul. Ste. Marie, The reinterpreted design is painted on spot.
Size 6”w x 6”h, oil on canvas.
Urban Enters Nature is an acrylic painting of an interpreted wild grove in which a group of walkers weave their ways through the woods. Inspired by the concept of bringing our domestic lives to the wild to feel the intangible spirit of nature. It brings us closer to our primordial existence by being a witness to the beauty of nature and the rich variety of life forms that co-exist in the old growths.Size 16”w x 16”h, acrylic on panel.
Urban Enters Nature exhibits in group show at Assembly Hall Gallery Lakeshore.
Dancing Light is a semi-abstract landscape. Interpreted from sketches of forest in Sand River, WaWa. Inspired by dancing lights through the dense tree canopy casting on tree trunks and rocks. The reinterpreted design is painted on spot.
Size 10”w x 10”h, oil on panel
Grow Into Each Other is an acrylic painting. Interpreted by sketches of two tree skeletons with their branches growing into each other standing in front of a big window frame. Inspired by the concept of a good relationship between two individuals can lead to harmonious in thinking which can be a great foundation for growing a happy family.
Size 24”w x 48”h, acrylic on canvas with an 8cm wide rim built by coarse molding paste to achieve the big window effect.
Big Sky is a semi-abstract landscape painting. Inspired by sketches of all the elements around a scene in Lake Superior. Interpreted drawings the silhouettes of a wood against the movements of big clouds on the sky, rocky ground and bushes on a hill. The reinterpreted design is painted on spot.
Size 16”w x 12” h, oil on canvas.
Reflection #2 is a semi-abstract landscape painting. Interpreted from Plein-air drawings of water reflections while paddling on Oak Island around Parry Sound. Inspired by the movements of lights and reflections of trees and other elements on water. The reinterpreted painting is done on shore.
Size 8”w x 8”h, oil on canvas.
Reflection #1 is a semi-abstract landscape painting. Interpreted from Plein-air drawings of water reflections while paddling on Oak Island around Parry Sound. Inspired by the movements of lights and reflections of trees and lily pads on water. The reinterpreted painting is done on shore.
Size 8”w x 8”h, oil on canvas.
Figurative Speaking is a conceptual semi-abstract acrylic painting collection. Inspired by the small moments of connecting and love. Focused on human relationships, behaviours and thoughts.
Works involved studio models combined reality and imagination.
My voice is expressed through vibrant colours, confident brushstrokes and drawings on paper and canvas.
She was leaning against a bench facing her properties and the wacky clock. Is she expecting it to strike the real time or the right time to buy and sale in real estate ?
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Her arms are resting on the glass top table with fingers weaving together. Two empty glasses were placing in her front and a bottle next to her right elbow. Under the transparency table, her left feet standing on its toes and the other stretching out and disappearing to the front ground.
Semi abstract approach.
As if she merged into the stained glass from her back ground.
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She lay on the chair for so long that she became the chair herself
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Sitting female with horns on the head and chain of keys on her right hand. Left hand resting on her left thigh. Her two strong two feet setting apart firmly on the ground as a soldier. Through the window on her background is the city view. Key is symbolic of responsibility and power. Holder of the keys can be both angel and devil.
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Young and passionate, her rainbow is locked by self-choice. She must has the reasons
Sitting quietly alone in the dark next to a large opened window, she observed the lives of many other people and wished she could have a life out there just like some of them.
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Dancing Lights. Female sat on an armless chair behind a glass high-rise window where the vivid lights dancing around caught her attention.
Size 22”w x 30”h, acrylic/pastel on paper
Life and death always exist side by side. Sometimes one can really sense it.
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He left her and she was left with the land and cash.
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She is sitting on her armchair and looking back at her favorited little black that once fitted her perfectly.
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She wishes somedays, the clouds up there will float in for a visit and stay.
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Facing a forest and becomes a forest himself
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She embraces herself with fear of air pollution embraces her everywhere everyday.
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She rather sits down on a low chair than on the rocker.
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The numbers on the personal cards are as private as the privacy of one’s body
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She wondered who was living around her loft
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She is well dressed, sitting on the floor and staring at the pink empty chair.
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Ladder is for climbing and also symbol of opportunity. Three girls in a room. Only one sees the ladder leaning outside the window. She is ready to make the move.
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She is existence in the present but lives for the past
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The numbers that are supposed to protect our privacy have become too much of a burden to remember. No wonder one can get number attacked by the overwhelming amount of them.
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I can’t decide what she is doing and where she is located and the painting seems settled
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Outside/Inside. Sitting woman looked outside through a door. Entrance connected private interiors and public views offering excitement explorations while acting as protective barriers.
Size 22”w x 30”h, acrylic on paper
Craving. A strange looking man standing in front of a display window and staring at an undressed female mannequin.
Size 7”w x 11”h, acrylic, charcoal, pastel on paper
Night Performers. A couple of wrestlers are having an interesting performance while the city in sleep.
Size 22”w x 30”h, acrylic, pastel on paper
Urban Hunter #3. Muscular male, one hand wrapped a net other hand carried a post on his shoulder. A numbers of females ran along the post heading to him. Those ones that falling off became mermaids swimming toward the man.
Size 30”w x 40”h, acrylic on canvas
One Roof Two Worlds. Man sat with his back facing the back of a woman. There is one window in between them. It cut out two separate worlds.
Size 22”w x 30’’h, acrylic on paper
The Voice of Reality. Ephemeral on site-installation. inspired by concepts related to environmental issues about the impact of plastic pollution, deforestation, water pollution and regeneration.
Wild Caught. Comprises two fish sculptures with magnified nanoplastics floating within their flesh. Aims to underscore the link between human waste and all marine life. Not meant to alarm consumers about the safety of consuming wild-caught fish.
Swimming Dead. On-site installation featuring an earth-shaped canvas filled with plastic waste collected from the shores of Lake Ontario. Interspersed among the debris are boat-shaped fish skeletons filled with colourful dots representing plastic.
A hyperbole regarding the state plastic pollution around the world.
Balance in Chaos. Mobile sculpture made out of a bunch of branches and variety of found seeds which hanging on the tips of each branches. A small installation of rock and egg shells on ground connected to the mobile by a handmade rope.
In nature, there's a wild alchemy at play. It's like magic, how everything mixes and transforms, turning chaos into harmony.
Ephemeral Beauty. Ephemeral Nature Arts Inspired by the beauty and anomaly of nature.
Explore the theme of impermanence, passage of time and memory. Experience the balance of minimal interaction with nature …“ as much as it takes, as little as it needs,”.
Rock Grin. Willow brunches Inlaid the crack of a big rock sitting by water edge.
Rock Scab #1. Willow brunches inlaid along and top of quartz veins of in folded granite. Lichens on the granite’s surface.
Runner #11. A red blossom runner arranged on rock foundation, one end going out from a rock cavity and the other dipping into water.
Rock Scab #2, Fanned willow bundles below quartz vein granite covered with lichens.
Seed Chambers #2. Leaves and seeds filled into 2 rock cavities on the top. A stream of brown seeds running down the lower granite’s folded. Variety of lichens presented on rock surface.
The Iron Capes.
Bedchamber #1. Multiple sticks nested inside a triangle rock opening. Yellow orange lichens covered the rock surface.
Bedchamber #2. Multiple sticks nested inside a triangle rock opening. Yellow orange lichens covered the rock surface.
Five Amigos, Five sticks standing inside the bottom of a triangle rock-opening. Yellow-orange lichen covered the rock’s surface..
Bedchamber #3. Multiple sticks nested inside a triangle rock opening. Yellow orange lichens covered the rock surface.
Algae Fan. White blossoms laid on an orange sea algae with its leaf spreading down a round edged rock.
Fungi Algae. Seaweed pockets and leaf placed on rock surface which dotted with yellow lichens and fungi spreading around.
Mutant #2, A painted wishbone fan nested against yellow green seaweeds on rock
Algae Blossoms. Two and a haft circles algae petals placed on a black rock.
Crossing Line #1. Goldenrod blossoms filled in an X shape rock cleavage. Lichen blanketed the entire surface of the huge rock vanishing with few trees and topping with blue sky white clouds.
Crossing Line #2. Goldenrod blossoms filled in an X shape rock cleavage. Lichen blanketed the entire surface of the huge rock.
Runner #8. Green leaves filled in the cleaver of a lichened rock crack. As if the huge rock was tied by a green rope.
Line Shadow. Sticks inserted into a rock’s crack casting their shadows on the lichen rock surface.
Runner #9. Green leaves filled in the cleaver of a lichened rock crack. As if the huge rock was tied by a green rope.
Runner #1. A blossom line ran along the foot of a double layer erected rock.
Runner #3. A yellow line drawn on the edge of an erected stone. A red blossom ball set on the left end of the line. The set surrounded by heavy weather texture carved rocks and lichens.
Runner #4. A looped Goldenrod blossom line with one end got through an eye of a tree plank and the other laid over the curve of a rock. The plank leaned against the opening of a narrow cave.
Runner #2. A line of goldenrod blossom ran along water edge of a flat rock basin that filled with reflections of blue sky, greens and rocks on its water.
Runner #5. A willow bunch line ran along the left cleavage of a flat rock foundation stopped by a big yellow stone. The right cleavage immersed in water.
Runner #7. A yellow pastel line drawn on the edge of an erected stone stopped by a red blossom ball. The set surrounded by rock textures and lichens.
Runner #6. A willow bunch line ran along the left cleavage of a flat rock foundation stopped by a big yellow stone. The rock foundation surrounded by water.
Rock Chamber #2. Red pedals placed in the cavity of a textured surface rock aligned a flattened one covered with lime green lichens.
Runner #1. On a multi layer rock foundation, a blossom line ran along the foot of a double erected rocks.
Runner #10. A red blossom line placed on the edge of a dried rock which its lower chambers are filled with water.
Moss Ball #4. Four sticks laid on the left top of a moss ball hanging on a rock curve. Rock surface surrounded by dry lichens.
Moss Ball #2. A tail of goldenrod blossoms came out of the lower part of a Green moss ball and a tree-eye plank placed on the top. Dried black lichens surround the rock surface.
Moss Ball #3. A green moss ball placed on top of the tree eye plank that located in a narrow space between two rocks surfaced by lots of lichens.
Moss Ball #1. Green moss surrounded by sticks hanging over a cliff. Dried black lichens scattered around the area.
