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Artistic Statement
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Art to me, whether painting or music, is synonymous with DRAMA.
I was an Opera Singer in Europe for 16 years, before returning to find my roots in Canada, setting up the Opera Program at Western University, before settling in Oakville. For years my life was the international standard of phrasing and tone, interpreting the great masters' music, Beethoven, Mozart, Verdi, Wagner. Now, rather than interpreting, I find joy in creating the sweep of the phrase through paint movement, and the tone through colour. I love to see the canvas come alive. I love the dance of push and pull of colour and shapes as they appear before me. I am fascinated by the organic patterns created by the paint on canvas. Whole new worlds are created with colour and shape and space. The possibilities are endless. Abstraction allows me the freedom to breathe, to let loose my inner vision. The narrow walkway of interpretation necessary for classical music built a scaffold of concentrated thought. But Abstraction allows expression from another part of the brain, allowing joyous freedom of expression. I really love to paint. Sometimes I am nervous about starting a new canvas, but once the paint hits the canvas --Wow--look at that! Isn't that exciting! Drama! |
”When I was a musician, I was a performer controlled by the composer and director; as a painter, I have absolute freedom.”
Susan Ambrose |