Water is a primordial need for all life. Unfortunately, our resources of clean water are globally threatened by careless pollution and trans-national water monopolies. As world citizens, we need to be vigilant in safeguarding our water supplies. As an artist, I am fascinated by water in movement, it's ripples and reflections.
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| Dark Water 3, incised Plexiglass and acrylic on plywood, 28 x 21 x 3¼ in. 71 x 53 x 8 cm, 2015 |
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| Tide Pool 1, incised Plexiglass and acrylic on plywood, 18 x 15½ x 3¾ in. 46 x 39 x 10 cm, 2015 |
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| Dark Water 1, acrylic on incised plywood, 36 x 48 x 1 in. 91 x 122 x 2.5 cm, 2011 |
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| Dark Water 2, detail, incised Plexiglass and acrylic on plywood,
30 x 19 x 3 in. 76 x 61 x 10 cm, 2015
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| Dark Water 2, incised Plexiglass and acrylic on plywood, 30 x 19 x 3 in. 76 x 61 x 10 cm, 2015 |
My painting Dark Water 1 of 2011 began with feelings and thoughts I had while hiking by the waterfall and gorge at Grand-Sault, New Brunswick. I happened to be there following an autumn hurricane while the gorge was racing with a huge volume of water.
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| © Barbara Safran de Niverville 2015 |
Since then, I have expanded my study of water to the crystal clear water at Aboîteau Beach.
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| © Barbara Safran de Niverville 2015 |
It's been several months since I've posted new work, but I have been busy working on Dark Water low relief projects. In February, I had a car accident, that slowed me down considerably. Thankfully I was not seriously injured, although I am still overcoming some of its effects through physiotherapy and exercise.
