Vera Kisseleva
Earlier this year, this exhibition at the Elora Centre for the Arts featured Russian Canadian artist Vera Kisseleva, celebrating how the forest can harken our best memories Have you ever experienced a moment when an unfamiliar or new place looks and feels so familiar? Artist Vera Kisseleva explores the essence of familiarity and its intangible and magical way of bringing us back to happy memories. “Sometimes I’m walking in nature and the way the light is filtering through the upper tree branches triggers a memory for me – usually it reminds me of camping with my family or that quiet peace that comes with the setting sun” says Kisseleva, a Russian-born Canadian artist now living and working in her studio in Fergus, Ontario. Kisseleva’s bold and vibrant paintings focus on trees and the changing seasons. “I am fascinated with the drastic differences between the Canadian seasons” she says. “Each season brings something extraordinary to our lives and affects our feelings, emotions and wellbeing”. In Kisseleva’s new exhibition at the Elora Centre for the Arts, ‘Making the Unfamiliar Familiar’, the artist represents the seasons and hopes you will see glimpses from your own experiences and memories within her work. “Spring teaches us to hope, summer reminds us to be outside and feel alive, winter encourages us to slow down and reflect” says Kisseleva. “I believe that Autumn is the most spectacular time of year, the quiet whisper in the breeze, the rustle of dry leaves and the beautiful view of the reflection in an autumn lake – it evokes such nostalgia of our best and brightest memories, as summer comes to a close and a new chapter begins” she explains. Vera Kisseleva is an established award-winning artist best known for her paintings inspired by the Canadian landscape. She is also a member of the annual Elora Fergus Studio Tour and Elora Plein Air Festival. Her pieces are in collections all across the globe. For more information about the exhibition and the artist please visit our website at https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/exhibition-making-the-unfamiliar-familiar-by-vera-kisseleva/ Prices are in Canadian dollars and do not include shipping costs. Prices are subject to an additional 13% HST.
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To inquire about any of these pieces, please email here.
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“Nostalgic Warmth of Autumn” — $3900
Acrylic on canvas – featured at the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa 48″ x 48″.
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“Rustic Sunset Glow” — $1600
Acrylic on canvas – featured at the Elora Mill 30″ x 30″.
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“Making Memories” — $2900
Acrylic on canvas, featured at the Elora Mill 36″ x 48″.
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“Autumn Nostalgia” — $2900
Acrylic on canvas 36″ x 48″.
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“The Lullaby of Spring” — $720
Acrylic on canvas 18″ x 24″.
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“The Memory of Trees” — $3900
Acrylic on canvas 48″ x 48″.
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“Find Pleasure in the Silent Trees” — $1600
Acrylic on canvas 30″ x 30″.
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“Back to December” — $1500
Acrylic on canvas 36″ x 24″.
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“Grand River Adventures II” — $350
Acrylic on canvas 12″ x 12″.
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“Spring has Sprung” — $350
Acrylic on canvas 12″ x 12″.