Nada Sesar Raffay – Sunlight
48 x 48 in. / oil on canvas
Nada Sesar Raffay took inspiration from Hozier’s soaring anthem Sunlight for her first solo exhibition at the Roberts Gallery, naming her show after the musician’s “mesmerizing, uplifting and inspiring” track.
36 x 36 in / oil on canvas
In Sunlight, a new series of 14 paintings, Raffay says her “ultimate desire is to express my life experiences as a colourful story that anyone can find connection to.” See installation views at Roberts Gallery Instagram, here.
48 x 48 in. / oil on canvas
Listening to music while painting for this exhibition, Raffay was arrested by Hozier’s piece, “with the background choir singing, uprising voices getting higher and higher… and that was all just about “sunlight.” I was mesmerized, uplifted, inspired! I instantly decided to name my 2023 series of paintings with the same title to lift spirits and pass positive energy towards the viewers.”
Nada Sesar Raffay’s website, here.
The Roberts Gallery, exhibition site, here.
The artist explains her thinking behind the works in this exhibition, including listening to Hozier, here.
Sunlight runs through May 6 at the Toronto gallery.
9 Comments
Heidi-Marie
Amazing combination of vivid colours. Lovely 😍
Vesna Delfin
The Sunlight series is Magic, powerfully teleports your senses into your favourite fairytale!!! Bravo Nada 👏
J Walters
I love that reference to favourite fairytales. So true. Thank you for that observations.
Damien de Soto
The unique mix of colors is great. I love how you use acrylic… think it is acrylic.. in such a unique way, the clear definition to everything is great. Overall, these are amazing, thank you for sharing.
J Walters
I so agree about the vibrant colors. This artist moved to Canada from Croatia in the 1970s, and her website shows the amazig progression she’s been through as a painter. Thank you for your visit, and the comment.
Damien de Soto
Oh wow, that is really interesting. Thank you for the back story. I love connecting the past of the artist with their work. It makes the work speak so much louder.
Nada SR
Thank you Damien so much! It’s oil on canvas….
NadaSR
Thank you J Walters, I’m touched with your comment and your kind words!
J Walters
Nada – So beautiful – I will be following your work, so glad to discover it!