A Carnival in my Mind Painting

Paula Saslow is a contemporary abstract artist living and working in Palo Alto, California. My creative path - like that of many artists - is very circuitous. It started with literature and writing and moved on to filmmaking and photography before stumbling on my childhood passion for painting. Even though the medium kept changing, my desire for self-expression through different art channels was always there. The inspiration for my work sits at the intersection of youthful play, urban iconography informed by my native Buenos Aires and architectural elements that hark back to my recollections of seeing my architect father craft his construction blueprints. But perhaps more important than these external elements are my emotions. The surface where I paint becomes a dialogue between personal introspection and the bustling scenes that surround me. By utilizing a diverse palette and expressive forms, I invite the viewer to immerse themselves in a journey of discovery, challenging perceptions and inspiring a deeper appreciation of our shared environments. Drawing inspiration from the expressive energies of Cy Twombly and Jean Dubuffet, I delve into the chaotic yet structured essence of life where opposites converge - typically creating two dimensional planes.