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A R T : K A R E N G R O S M A N
Shell 1, 3, 4, 5, 2021, watercolour on paper, 30.5 x 22.9 cm
Karen Grosman is a Canadian multi-media artist concentrating on gold leafing, oil painting, ceramic sculptures and large-scale ceramic multiples installations. She holds a BFA from OCAD University with a major in Drawing and Painting and a minor in Art History. She is self-taught in ceramics and gold leafing. This collection of vanitas is expressed through a variety of objects signifying impermanence. Images I am currently working with include insects, butterflies, meat, shells, skulls, eggs, fish and flowers. I am currently referencing A Dictionary of Symbols by J.E. Cirlot, The Complete Language of Flowers by S. Theresa Dietz and The Secret Language of Symbols by David Fontana for the meanings of different images to bring the narrative to the paintings. Studying different cultures brings diverse viewpoints to my work while allowing me to learn about new ideas and perspectives. I mix the symbols and meanings from different cultures depending on the narrative of the work.
Website: karen-grosman.com Instagram: @KarenGrosman
