"There are always flowers for those who want to see them." - Henri Matisse
Cecilia's artistic body of work consists of semi-abstracted landscape pieces. She works primarily with acrylic on canvas, inspired by natural textures and scenes that evoke movement and feeling. Cecilia approaches her work using vibrant, stylized colours and shapes that create a distinctive feeling unique to each piece.
Artist Statement
Sometimes I find myself wondering what it means to be an Artist. Finding balance between authenticity and viewer appeal can, at times, feel difficult to achieve. What often grounds me back to reality is experiencing nature. Taking my dog on a walk and feeling the sun on my face. Listening to the sounds of birds chirping, or the crunch of fallen Autumn leaves under my foot. Watching tulips start to bloom in the Spring (my favourite). Smelling sweet cherry blossoms and freshly cut grass. Feeling snowflakes melt on my cheeks. It is through feeling connected to my surroundings in the present moment that I am able to remind myself that art is everywhere. Communicating the unique perspective of one’s experience is the very essence of what I believe it means to be an artist. My body of work is an expression of my experience of life- fluid, ever-changing, and full of unique moments of connection with the beauty I find in my surroundings.
