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Inspired by the beauty of Japanese calligraphy and ancient poetic thought, Ms. Engelman brings to the canvas a visual impression and insights from her frequent journeys to Japan and her concentration on Asian and Japanese art during her graduate work at The University of Rochester.
Based on the 17th century painting and calligraphy of Hon Ami Koetsu (1558-1637), one of themore creative forces in the history of Japanese art, Ms. Engelman reflects Koetsu’s appreciation for the Heian period (794-1192 AD) and ancient China.
Through the addition of gold, silver, or sheen, her paintings change with both the light and theviewer's position, and relate to the mica elements originally incorporated in Koetsu's work. The colors vibrate and dance, as stasis and motion co-exist between iridescent brush strokes, changing hue and tone as the viewer moves before the canvas. The artist works in her studio, accompanied by music, and the titles of her exhibits often reflect that association: hence the title of the show, " Echo Sonata". |
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