More inspiring artwork at the Hub - thank you Art Allies

Thank you to Art Allies for the beauty you share with us. We have been blessed with wonderful colours and thought provoking pieces throughout the Hub space. Two local artists are currently featured at the Hub, Amy Ferrari and Soheila Esfahan.

Amy Ferrari's oil paintings are bright and colourful, somewhat whimsical. In her own words “Life is a joyous celebration. I celebrate color as a glorification of life. My vision is that vibrant, joyous potential thrives in everybody, everything, and every situation. My current work is acrylic on canvas.” 

You can really see this vision in her work. All of her paintings are really beautiful and the colours draw you in. These two paintings are my favourites but check out more of her collection at Art Allies.

Soheila Esfahan pieces are very dynamic and tell their own story. One of her pieces (left) has inspired lots of discussion, for different reasons. The Vagireh Pattern sculpture is provocatively displayed in the centre of the networking space and many have been curious about this piece. When I first saw it, on the first day of this exhibit I thought it was the packing crates for the other pieces and would eventually be moved out of the space. But when you examine the intricate and delicate carving on the front of the sculpture you realize there is more to the story. Jacqui Murphy explains that the crates represent the artists transition of culture and being as she moved from Iran to Canada.

Her paintings are somewhat moody and a little more aggressive in presentation. I love her use of texture on the canvas. Art Allies describes “Esfahani’s work incorporates traditional Persian script within a modern composition. While the essence of calligraphy predominates and reveals an eastern origin in her work, forms, lines, and texture attest to a western abstract influence. In her paintings, the mystical concepts of transformation, spirituality, and alchemy manifest through the meaning of poems by Persian poet, Rumi.”

Another great reason to visit the Communitech Hub -- come, enjoy the artwork. And maybe feel inspired to begin your own collection.