Art
I
n my view the most extraordinary
works of art are those produced
by artists who strive to
communicate some deeper truth
than what is seen by the casual
observer. To achieve this remarkable
feat they must seek an ideal
environment that nurtures their
creative potential.
This means, literally and figuratively,
they need to find their ideal place in
the world. While some artists feel
the urgency to continually explore
many destinations others have no
desire to leave their place of origin.
We may also say where artists
choose to live and the thoughts that
reside in their minds have as much
influence on them as the medium
they choose.
Three artists – Gaia Orion, Bren
Sibilsky, and Keith Morant – have
chosen different locales -- both
geographically and aesthetically
-- where they excel in expressing
their unique voices, with truth,
authenticity and purpose.
Young Friesian
Stallion, bronze
on granite, 15″ x
8″ x 5″
Gaia Orion –
Geometric Forms
That Embrace Positive
Universal Themes
Gaia Orion was born in Paris, France.
She graduated with honors from
Ecole des Beaux Arts as an architect.
Although she pursued a fine art
career her innate sense of design
and education imbue her art with an
internal order that complements her
artistic innovation.
Bren Sibilsky,
Aphrodite (two views),
clay for bronze, 67″ x
24″ x 20″
The artist creates compelling
geometric patterns with bold colors.
She brings a powerful new
contemporary aesthetic to the
mandala which has its roots in
Hinduism and Buddhism. In part,
the generic term “mandala” is used
to describe a plan or geometric
pattern that represents the cosmos
metaphysically or symbolically.
Orion left bustling Paris in order
to live in the quiet forest by the
river in Ontario, Canada. As she
explains, “In the quest to understand
myself and life I came to realize that
there is a healthy, pristine, naturally
intelligent state of living.”
Her tranquil lifestyle choice has
positively impacted her art work.
She states, “What manifested and
is continuing to arise are universal,
unifying themes in archetypal,
geometric, and colourful oil
paintings. The images that have
flowered have subsequently assisted
my own personal development.”
Orion has also found fulfillment by
participating in many worldwide
projects that strive for positive
c hange. Her universal themes that
embrace love, unity, equality, and
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harmony have led to numerous
international exhibitions and
have attracted many awards
and collectors.
Global art projects have provided
her with opportunities to encounter
like-minded people who share her
vision. For instance, she participated
in Les Arts de l’Eveil (Arts of
Awakening), an association from
France whose mission is, “to bring
beauty, joy and meaning to the lives
of people and society”.
She explains, “In sharing the
artwork and connecting with
others I discovered that these
transformational images are part
of a larger visionary movement that
is active in society today -- those
of ecology, social justice, conscious
politic, alternative economy, and
so on.”
To view more of Gaia Orion’s
artwork visit artbygaia.com
Bren Sibilsky –
Sculptures That
Unify Her with Nature
Bren Sibilsky was born in Green Bay,