Artist Statement
Barbara Lemischak
Having
been interested in art and creative activities since childhood, I have
experimented with watercolor and acrylic paints as well as Prismacolor markers
and oil pastels. Painting provided me with a means to express my feelings of
anger, fear and the inner longing to connect with a spiritual source.
My
interest in the relationship between the body, mind and spirit, led me to
explore a variety of spiritual traditions. The concepts and practice of
meditation, tai chi, Reiki and shamanism have been influencing factors in
my art as they offer an awareness of a flow of energy beyond the physical
senses.
In
May 2017, I participated in a “ Soul Painting ” class at Arts On The Lake and
found a freedom for expression without a set of rules to follow. Eureka! A new
door was opened. After this class, I had the opportunity to join in
several alcohol ink classes at The Front Street Gallery.
Creativity
explodes as the alcohol inks seem to have a life of their own, pulling you into
their creative energy flow. Practicing the techniques taught, I am
learning to work with the nature of the inks. When painting, I let go of
expectations and remind myself “ there are no mistakes ” as I move into a place
of enjoying the process of creating. Without limiting attachments to
outcome, creation is moving through me and I experience a childlike wonder as
the image unfolds.
I
displayed two alcohol ink paintings in The a Fall exhibition at Arts On The
Lake last October and at Mahopac Library this past February. What a life
expanding experience it has been for me to step into this new adventure.
Contact
at (845)878-7812
or (845)
222-6569
