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Painting, Oil on Paper
Size: 18 W x 20 H x 0.3 D in
Ships in a Crate
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ABOUT THE ARTWORK
My work and contemporary process is the by-product of my life experiences. The work is dependent upon the immediacy of the moment describing mood and self-perception. As a result the work that I am creating is the outcome of my subconscious. Female portraits and abstract works have been the focus of my artistic practice for many years. My primary mediums have consisted of acrylics, oils, mixed media, and encaustic wax. October of 2012 I attended the Soi Fisher Thematic Residency Program at Artscape on Toronto Island. In Toronto the focal point for my series was the literary works of Edgar Allen Poe. The intent of the project was to pay homage to Poe’s prose. This project aims to reflect the horror that Poe evoked in his written works. To transform Poe’s literary work into a visual interpretation required delving into the evocative and haunting world of his writing style. I strove to expand my own psychological limits through this new project. The intent is for the viewer to experience the same extension of psyche that I did. My artwork is a product of my emotions, and as an outcome the final pieces that I created in Toronto morphed and diversified. The artwork is a collection of abstracts and haunting portraitures, the final result merges into a collaborative series. The abstract work is but the mark left by a hand in a narrative of horror and violence. The powerful story is told with a few non-representative strokes, which like many of the pieces, is dominated by black shapes. The portraitures leave you with a feeling of a person rising through the paint, emerging from below. There's something surprising, magical even, about how the broad strokes can depict a specific face and evoke something of the subject's personality or mood (as well as those of the artist). This series is titled: The Esthetics of Murder a Series-Based on The Short Stories and Poetry of Edgar Allen Poe.
DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS
Painting:
Oil on Paper
Original:
One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:
18 W x 20 H x 0.3 D in
Frame:
Not Framed
Ready to Hang:
Not applicable
Packaging:
Ships in a Crate
SHIPPING AND RETURNS
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Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.
Handling:
Ships in a wooden crate for additional protection of heavy or oversized artworks. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:
Canada.
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Brandi Hofer
Canada
Hello, I'm Brandi Hofer, and I wear many creative hats. I'm an artist, muralist, author, podcaster, and educator, with a passion for making meaningful connections through art. I'm proud to be a collected Canadian Artist, with my work exhibited internationally and across North America. Recently, I had the privilege of showcasing my pieces in the vibrant art scene of NYC. A highlight of my career has been the completion of my largest project to date, a monumental 3082 sq/ft mural titled Choose Love and Join Hands in Truth and Reconciliation. Along with the installation of this massive project, we ran an Indigenous Mentorship Program. To celebrate the project we held and unveiling and Final Ceremony with elders blessing, dancing and drumming. This collaboration with my community holds great personal significance. In 2021, I took my commitment to creative education further by founding an Art Academy in partnership with my local public school district, with a focus on inclusivity, diversity, and self discovery. Additionally, I established the Colour Me Happy online Community, Book, and Podcast, aiming to spread creative joy far and wide. In the coming years, I'm excited to take my educational workshops to the next level by building an eco-friendly artist residency and arts centre right here in Canada. My artwork has been featured on national television and has graced the pages of international publications and the prestigious Saatchi Gallery. I'm grateful for the support of collectors like Jillian Harris, Sarah Baeumler, Andrew Salgado, Jann Arden, and Sarah Nicole Landry (thebbirdspapaya). My studio, where my children and I create, is nestled in the tranquil Canadian prairies. It's not just a space, but a sanctuary for artistic expression and shared moments of creativity. Her work has been featured on national television and can be found in international publications. She has experience in creating custom artworks for designers and translates her artwork into large-scale murals. Hofer has attended residencies at Red Deer College, Toronto Island, the Marnay Art Centre outside of Paris France, and Montreal, Quebec. You can listen to her interviewed about her life and process on several podcast platforms. Her work has appeared in HGTV’s House of Bryan, and featured in a General Motors commercial.
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