Oil on canvas.
36x48x1"
This painting exudes a sense of warmth and happiness. The bright, optimistic colors create a cheerful atmosphere reminiscent of a summer day spent by the water with loved ones. The loose brushstrokes add to the painting's sense of freedom and spontaneity, suggesting that capturing the spirit of the moment is more interesting than achieving photorealism.
The small boat in the painting stands out as a focal point, drawing the viewer's attention. However, the image of this boat is surrounded by bigger and bigger ships, which suggests that the happy summer time of kids, with fishing time with grandad and vacation time with the whole family, is just a tiny part of a much larger world. This hints at the idea of continuity between generations, where the past, present, and future all interconnect and influence one another.
The overall effect of this painting is one of nostalgia and joy, as it evokes memories of childhood summer vacations spent with family and grandparents. In addition, the image of the boat in the middle of a larger world is a powerful reminder of the importance of family and tradition and how these things can provide stability and continuity throughout our lives. Original oil painting.
Vera Saiko is a Canadian visual artist whose works are exhibited in Canada, China, the USA, and Europe. She works with oil, acrylic, pastel, and charcoal. Vera has a very expansive career as an artist. Also, she teaches Fundamentals of Drawing class and Colour Theory class at Sheridan College(Canada), where she graduated from a Fine Arts and Design program after receiving formal drawing education in Russia and Ukraine.
Main Exhibitions:
•Art Space Connect Gallery, 2023 (Canada, Toronto)
•Annual Art Show OSA, 2019-23 (Canada,Toronto)
•ADC Fine Art Gallery 2022 ( Cincinnati, USA)
• Artist Project 2020 (Canada, Toronto)
•Solo Exhibition 2019, Improve Centre, Toronto
•Shanghai Art Fair 2015-2017 ( Shanghai, China
• Art Amoy 2015- 2017 (Xiamen, China)
• ISIF 2014-2018 (Shenzhen, China)
• SIAF 2014-2017 (Shenzhen, China)
• 2014 Art China (Beijing, China)
• 17th Beijing Art Expo, 2014 (Beijing, China)
• Art Expo New York 2014 (NYC)
• Spectrum Miami 2013 (Miami)
• Art Canton 2012 (Guangzhou, China)
• Toronto Art Expo 2012-2013, (Toronto)
Influences: Nikolai Fechin, John Singer Sargent, M. Vrubel, Lee Ufan
Books: Vera Saiko:All Oil Painting 2015-2016 ( Vera Art, 2016) ISBN: 978-0-9953325-0-8
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
The process of creating my work is an organic one. The history and time of the creation of each art piece are crucial to me, and I keep the impulse of the emergence of an idea till the last brush stroke. My paintings seek to capture a fleeting moment or emotion while celebrating the joy of making.
Whether making a painting or drawing, I allow the elements I create to ‘appear’ on the surface of the canvas or paper.
My approach is mainly intuitive; the paintings unfold and develop almost of their own accord, and I aim to invite the viewer to find an emotional connection within the painting.
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Summer Memories: Childhood Nostalgia
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