Ria Krishnan
Between Light & Shadow, Ria Krishnan’s recent release, takes the viewer on a journey that explores fleeting moments in nature as seen from the artist’s lens.
The paintings are crafted to capture an emotion in time. She paints using a limited palette of just the three primaries and white. In all her paintings, this limited palette harmonizes into a symphony that is larger than the sum of its parts. You can see the paintings come together as the viewer takes a few steps back from the textured brushstrokes. The compositions are carefully orchestrated to capture the subtle dialogue between light and shadow. All paintings depict local California scenes from the coast to the cliffs of Yosemite.
“My process is very detailed. I start with visiting the location of interest. As an artist, observation is key to developing a painting. I begin by taking field notes in the form of sketches or small plein air paintings. Eventually, after months of study, these sketches translate into larger studio pieces,” says Krishnan. “Painting for me is a very personal expression of my connection with nature. It’s about holding on to a moment in time and making that the main focus or idea of my painting. In the end, it’s important to paint with emotion and empathy. I believe my paintings are filled with life.”
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