About

 

Toronto Abstract Artist: Creating large oil abstracts with depth, fluidity and movement.

I was born and raised on the beautiful Caribbean island of Trinidad, and after graduating from the University of Western Ontario I began a successful career in Geophysics. My creativity is process oriented and my artwork ultimately reflects a sacred space I go to that is a Gestalt expression – Artist, Geophysicist, Therapist and Teacher. Mixing oils and applying to canvas non-conventionally using my hands, tools but never paintbrushes, As a Scientist, I see the canvas as the first layer in the Earth’s subsurface. Sometimes including white pigments and actual pigments into my process, I alter opacity, transparency, tints, saturation and washes. I bring the oils to life, creating textures with oil paint and full body movements. This non-uniform layering process organically builds depth, fluidity and movement bringing harmony into my pieces. As a Therapist, I see the canvas as a safe space where I can non-verbally externalize thoughts, emotions, sensations through expression, imagery, mark making and colour. As a Teacher, I’m aiming not to teach but embrace my platform as an Artist as an advocate for mental health by inviting others to bring a sense of curiosity and playfulness to exploring their inner world…