Painting
Etsuko Kaji-Holley
Wassily Kandinsky once said, “Lend your ears to music, open your eyes to painting … stop thinking! Just ask yourself whether the work has enabled you to walk into a hitherto unknown world. If the answer is yes, what more do you want?”
I love to paint intuitively and freely. I am always surprised when I finish a piece after numerous layers that may take weeks or months. Then I see the image from inspirations accumulated over time; from the nature, including sense of the seasons, shapes, sounds, and movements. The Brush strokes and compositions are often influenced by the past practice of Japanese calligraphy and Ikebana practice. My regular Yoga practice helps me to generate “Ki” (the flow of internal energy) keeping me focused.
Currently, acrylic paint is main source of medium, along with charcoal, pencil, and pastels, as mark making mediums. I enjoy experimenting with various brushes and tools, sometimes sourced from unconventional places. Exploration of new styles and techniques continue through self-learning, attending workshops and residency programs.
I am always grateful for the support of my family, friends, mentors, fellow artists, curators and the community.
For more information, please visit my website at www.etsukok.art or follow my Instagram account at etsukokart.
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