Mary Byers-Brule
Beyond Borders: Exhibition of Fine Art from Canada
October 2 - October 23, 2009
Reception:
Thursday October 8, 2009 6-8 PM
Press Release
Canadian artist Mary Byers-Brule harmoniously combines color and subject choices in simple stylized compositions that are at once effortless and moving. Mary's work seems straightforward and unadorned, honest and personable, hopeful even. Yet, behind it is an experienced understanding of the need for light in darkness. "With clear colors, recognizable shapes and drawing on past and present experiences, I paint people enjoying simple pleasures within their environment, or getting a fresh perspective on life." Drawing on her own experiences of traveling around the world, Mary clearly references a variety of different light sources, color palettes and compositional arrangements to bring her visions and memories to life on the canvas.
Coming from a family of artists, Mary has been surrounded by the arts from a young age. She has studied at Ottawa School of Art as well as the Montreal Museum of Fine Art and has shown her work in solo and group exhibitions in Canada, Argentina and the USA.
Artist Statement
I love to combine many colors harmoniously while emphasizing the subject's simple shapes and pleasant flow of line. As a mature person I have experienced some of life's ups and downs, having brought up a large family and had interesting travel experiences with family and friends - all of which have influenced my art. I am interested in what happens around me and in world events that, in the end, will affect all of us. I am also interested in how we handle the differences in our cultures, politics, and environment which will be crucial to the future. In the meantime, I will paint harmony and the ordinary things that happen around us so we don't forget how important they are. To sum up - my art is an extension of myself. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to practice and explore the many facets of art.
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