 
The freehand drawings of Renata Cebular are simultaneously simple and complex. In artistic technique and materials a minimalist nature dominates; Cebular’s technique is to draw the basic patterns at the beginning, using both hands, which lends a natural sensation to her work, as if the everyday doodle has taken a wonderful turn and been transformed into fine art. Working without the aid of preparatory sketches or templates, Cebular creates sweeping lines in ball-point pen and colored pencil, flowing strokes that generate a menagerie of fields and shapes. The resulting patterns are rich and intricate, a series of juxtaposed and overlapping figures reminiscent of vegetal and cellular motifs. Ultimately the images are abstract, but they appear to be in motion, energized by a depth and precision that leaves them virtually animate. This intimation of activity combined with Cebular’s use of vibrant color causes select forms to show vividly against a darker background, suggesting a sense of playfulness and optimism. As Cebular states, her works underscore “the joy that colors and forms may evoke.”
Originally from Croatia, Renata Cebular lives and works in Regensdorf near Zurich, Switzerland.
The Rhythm of Color
Reception:
Thursday, December 03, 2009 6-8 PM
Exhibition Dates:
11/20/2009 - 12/11/2009
Invitation to
Renata Cebular's exhibition
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Sacral White
Ball Point Pen, Coloured Pencil
12" x 16.5"
Sacral White
Ball Point Pen, Coloured Pencil
12" x 16.5"
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Sacral Neon
Ball Point Pen, Coloured Pencil
12" x 16.5"
Sacral Neon
Ball Point Pen, Coloured Pencil
12" x 16.5"
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Sacral Play
Ball Point Pen, Coloured Pencil
12" x 16.5"
Sacral Play
Ball Point Pen, Coloured Pencil
12" x 16.5"
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Try to Play
Ball Point Pen, Coloured Pencil
12" x 16.5"
Try to Play
Ball Point Pen, Coloured Pencil
12" x 16.5"
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Sacral Gold
Ball Point Pen, Coloured Pencil
12" x 16.5"
Sacral Gold
Ball Point Pen, Coloured Pencil
12" x 16.5"
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Bird from Paradise
Ball Point Pen, Coloured Pencil
20" x 27.5"
Bird from Paradise
Ball Point Pen, Coloured Pencil
20" x 27.5"
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