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etsyStewartisanAmericancontemporary artist who has defied convention as she charted her path as a painter. Drawing inspiration from her educational background in art history and philosophy and numerous travels and experiences from around the globe, she creates beautiful works that reflect her philosophy. These works are a rendition of personal experiences that incorporate nature, the cosmos, and unseen energies to create vivid imagery. Her paintings are a union of vivid colors and fluid patterns scattered on canvas. They explore microscopic nature's elegant beauty and serenity that eludes our limited human eyes.
BETSY STEWART In many of her series, Stewart examines the unique microscopic ecosystem of shallow pond water, which is a reflection of the uncertainty and fickle nature of human life. Her work shows her keen interest in expounding on the magic of nature and biodiversity. Her artworks tell stories of an environment teeming with life and different forms coexisting perfectly to create an almost magical ecosystem. Her recent "Biocriticals" series suggests a layered interconnectivity that could represent the origins of life in a drop of water or systems in the vast cosmos. As for carving her unique niche as an artist, Stewart has succeeded in being an accomplished artist and a name to reckon with in the art scene.
"Water Stills Nos. 27, 28” Acrylic and Sumi Ink on Canvas, 40"x6"x3" (each.)
22 | WINTER 2023
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