Sharon Kelly | New Works

Sharon Kelly | New Works

October 5 – 19

Vernissage: Saturday Oct 5 @ 3 - 5 pm

WALL SPACE GALLERY is proud to present a new body of abstract paintings by Ottawa-based painter Sharon Kelly. Sharon Kelly is a contemporary artist known for her tranquil paintings inspired by the oceans and waterways. She grew up living on the St. Lawrence River observing its inherent beauty and power and remains mesmerized and transfixed by the way water moves reflects glimmers and glows. Water and our connection to it features predominantly in her artistic practice.

Kelly creates paintings from memory using the freedom of abstraction to explore and respond to her

experiences. Her paintings evolve slowly over time often beginning with vibrant gestural marks

finishing with softer calmer emotions. Kelly repeats this process several times until the composition falls into place. Her process of trial and error random and controlled hidden and obvious results in hazy layers of accumulated history.

In 2016 Kelly was struck by the imagery and words of Dr. Wallace J. Nichols author of “The Blue Mind Theory”. Blue Mind theory shows the science of how being near in on or even under water can make you happier healthier and more connected. The Blue Mind has influenced Kelly’s life each time she is within water’s reach. “[Water] is my muse in all her forms. My intention remains to give tangible expression to landscapes that exist for me in both memory and imagination”.

Sharon Kelly was born in Montreal and studied Art History at Queens University. A self-taught artist

Kelly now maintains a full-time studio in Ottawa by the Rideau River. She has been featured in several solo and group exhibitions since 1999. Her works are in both private and corporate collections including the National Capital Commission in the residence of the Governor General.

We look forward to welcoming you to the gallery for the vernissage on Saturday Oct 5 @ 3 - 5 pm the artist will be in attendance.

613.729.0003 [email protected]

1090 Bank St Ottawa ON K1S 3X5

Host or Publisher Wall Space Gallery + Framing