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Catherine Shea
Colorfall Part 5
glazed acrylic on canvas; 20" x 24"
About the Work
When contemplating the causes of homelessness, the image of the Tsunami kept coming to mind. In a moment, people's lives and homes were swept away. An image of a freeform wave resulted. The dark background coupled with a wave of intense and varied color produces a strong emotional image. The use of texture and glaze produces a 'raw edge' look and feel that represent the realities of homelessness and the eff ect it has on society as a whole.
About the Artist
Catherine shea began her art studies at Ridley College and continued at the University of Toronto, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts.
After graduation, Ms Shea created Nuance Art, exhibiting her work at Designer's Walk in Toronto and gaining exposure, most notably, with the Marci Lipman Contemporary Gallery.
In moving to Winnipeg in 1990, Ms Shea expanded her repertoire to the realm of public relations, artist management and art education. Since then, her work has shown at numerous galleries across Canada. Ms Shea's work was also featured in Unilever's 2005 national 'Art Outside the Box' campaign, promoting art education through an interdisciplinary workshop for children.
Ms Shea currently lives in Toronto, where her work can be viewed by appointment at Weaver's Art Gallery.
