Just one perfect work by emerging Canadian artist Mel Gausden expresses a theme that many in this country echo in this summer of fire madness — how to “Escape from the Smoke,” 60 x 40 inches, oil on canvas.
See more of her work at Bau-Xi Gallery, here.
A previous Art Junkie profile on Gausden, here.
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Wonderful! I wonder if he is inspired at all by Emily Carr? It seems like it.
That’s a great observation, my hunch is probably.
Sometimes I think artists are inspired by other artists, and don’t realize it.
Perhaps they saw an image fleetingly. It remains in the back of the mind, eventually manifesting.
very beautiful.
Such an interesting and eye catching thought on the fires. I would have liked to have seen some flames in the background for even more impact, because her colors are so vibrant.
I certainly get that point. I wonder whether it was a matter of asking us to think where we might go outside the fire zones to relax and absorb the non-burning environment for a while. That kind of respite is pretty much at a premium anywhere north of major cities in Canada. Such an interesting observation – thank you for weighing in.
You are right! Well, that’s the beauty of art, we all see something different, right. Thank you for always sharing such wonderful pieces of art with us.
Beautiful striking colours.
I’m with you on the colors, particularly the neon elements, which make her work so unique.