Sheri Larsen
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(March/31/20)
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The majority of Sheri’s art is focused on the human form and contemporary abstract compositions. Sheri prefers to allow each piece to take form intuitively, whether she is guided by her surroundings or imagination, this being a very natural way for her to work.
Taking part in group and solo exhibitions have been a continuation since first emerging with her art in 1999. Sheri is largely self-taught and has taken courses in painting, lithography, stained glass, and encaustics.
Sheri’s work is sold internationally, has been publicized in both local, provincial news papers, and online; She has won awards in juried art competitions within Canada. Sheri is an annual member of the Sunbury Shores Gallery in St. Andrews, New Brunswick.
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Artist Statement
The human form is where my heart lies. I have created many images over the past 17 years of working on artwork and I always come back to the nude. I am strongly attracted to the works of Picasso, Matisse, Klimt, and Schiele. I do not sketch anything in advance. I work everything out directly on the surface I am using, which is usually paper and canvas. I draw inspiration from life, and images I come across in magazines, books, and the internet. I need to feel something when I create a piece of art, to me, anything less than that is pointless. My imagination is very strong and it helps me in some of the work to play out a story or mood. Sometimes a reflection of my own life, as well as, the outside world. Art never leaves me, it surrounds my everyday thoughts.
Honors and Awards:
*2006 Second Annual Maritime Art Exhibition and Competition (MAX 2 Heron Bay Gallery; juried art competition; one piece (awarded Second Prize)
*2007 Third Annual Maritime Art Exhibition and Competition (MAX 3), Heron Bay Gallery; juried art competition; one piece (awarded Honorable Mention)
*2008; Merit Award in recognition of my contribution to Canada Day and the "Celebrate Canada!" initiative of 2008.
