Lesia Shaw

As a multimedia artist and photographer, my work reflects my deep connection to the world around me.  My travels across the globe and my ongoing exploration of nature, culture, and naturally occurring phenomena are influencing factors.  I draw inspiration from how patterns, light, textures, rhythms, composition converge in both the natural and man-made landscapes.  I am captivated by the harmony of organic forms, whether it’s the delicate symmetry or veins of a leaf, the shifting colors of a sunset, or the geological textures of ancient rock formations. These elements are not merely subjects: they are metaphors for the fleeting beauty and interconnectedness of life. 

 

My practice spans across Chinese brush painting, watercolors, Acrylics, and photography, each medium offering a unique lens through which I interpret the world around me.  While my work is rooted in traditional techniques, I seek to blend the old with the new, drawing inspiration from both Eastern and Western art traditions to create pieces that feel timeless and contemporary. 

 

In my Chinese brush painting, I embrace the fluidity and simplicity of brushstrokes to evoke a sense of harmony between nature and spirit.  This technique, rooted in centuries-old practices, allows me to capture the essence of subjects with minimal yet deliberate gestures, a process that emphasizes the importance of intuition and mindfulness.  Similarly, my watercolors explore themes of movement, light, and atmosphere, utilizing the unpredictable qualities of the medium to create a dialogue between control and spontaneity.

 

Acrylics provide a more bold and dynamic contrast where I experiment with texture, color, and abstraction.  These works tend to be much more spontaneous and loose - expressing a spectrum of moods, from tranquility to intensity.  Finally, my photography acts as a bridge between these different worlds, documenting moments of stillness and motion.  Through my lens I reveal the unseen rhythms of the world, capturing moments that often go unnoticed, yet are full of quiet significance.  

 

For me, art is about continual transformation—of materials, ideas, and self.  I am always eager to learn, to experiment, and to push the boundaries of what I know in search of new ways to express inspiration, capture beauty, and engage with the world creatively.  I focus on the color, light and movement in my paintings rather than the finer details thus evoking a sense of wonder.   My art is an invitation to decompress and contemplate by making mindful observations and create your own interpretations, and to consider the ways in which we are all interconnected with the environments we inhabit.