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Adelle Bernadette
Prayer for World Peace Acrylic on Canvas 24”x 36”
Cariappa Annaiah’s photographs bring the visual balance
between light and dark into stunning and unique relief, as
sunlight and shadow dramatically engage with delicate organic
objects to reveal their structural beauty. His sources include
various flora, water, ice or indeed any surface with vivid embedded
textures. Whether his lens focuses on the curves, lines and rich
palette to be found in leaves and petals, or the patterns buried in
ice or the ripples in flowing water, for Cariappa, the natural world
is rich with possibilities for bringing forth such visual splendor.
As we take in his photographs, these images speak to us through
universal forms and structures, thus we move from observers of
his universe to welcome participants. Yet despite the intimacy of
Cariappa’s images, one subtext of his dramatic work is also the
vastness of space. He treats intimate subject and vast background
with equal importance, and with the sun as a partner in his art,
he reveals the deeply woven structures and graceful forms that
thrive in the very stuff of life. Although his chosen subjects are
often fragile, there is an undeniable power to Cariappa Annaiah’s
work. These are more than just beautiful photographs of the
natural world--these are expressions of a holistic view of the
universe.
Website:www.Art-Mine.com/ArtistPage/Cariappa_Annaiah.aspx
Adelle Bernadette’s paintings are organic, fluid visions that
display a remarkable wealth of talent for rendering the natural
world. There is a spiritual aspect to her art form, tapping into the
life force of people, animals and unique features found in nature.
In fact, her work in its own right is a statement for appreciating
and protecting the environment. The textures of wood, stone,
flesh and water that she develops through adept brushwork are
extraordinary and her paintings remain a portal to a visionary
world. In addition to her landscapes, Bernadette creates soulful
portraits of individuals, capturing their spirit through dramatic
poses or carefully orchestrated surroundings. “There is a spark
within us that unites us all,” she says. “We are like the threads of
a beautiful tapestry which has been woven over eons of time.”
Working mainly with acrylics on canvas, Bernadette has had an
unusual pathway into the arts.
Formerly a sculptor and woodworker esteemed by the Lakota
First Nations for her original ceremonial healing sculptures,
Bernadette navigated to painting after a family tragedy, using the
medium to channel a path towards spiritual recovery. Recognized
for their personal message and skillful craftsmanship, her
paintings have been exhibited in Canada, the United States and
Italy. She divides her time between Vancouver and the Gulf
Islands of British Columbia.
Website: www.Art-Mine.com/ArtistPage/Adelle_Bernadette.aspx
Cariappa Annaiah
Two Ears Aflame Archival Digital Print 20”x 28”
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