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Artist: Christine Gwen
Gwen wants you to know a little about what inspires her so that you may have some understanding of the direction of Gwens work. I am sure that it is clear that Gwen likes to paint water lilies, but perhaps what is not clear is that Gwen also has a great love of water gardening. Gwen is particularly fond of a water lilly called "Victoria" it is a massive plant with pads that can reach up to 7 feet across. Gwen has a large pond in of her own that she and her husband put in themselves. Gwen enjoys the interaction with the pond and draws a great deal of inspiration from it. Gwen has a Victoria growing in her pond and often paints from this plant. With the huge leaves and gigantic white night blooming flowers that smell a little like grape juice, Gwen can't help but be mesmorized. Gwen has many pieces based on Victoria as you can see, but also likes to paint other things. Anything beautiful that captivates Gwen with color, shape or intensity will usually become her subject matter. Gwen also loves the reflections that happen on the water, so many of her paintings with Victoria or not have water. Another facsination for Gwen is weather. Everything from sunsets to lightning to fabulous clouds become her inspiration so you will also find these things in her work.
Please enjoy viewing Gwens work and thank you for your interest. :)
"Palm Springs Sunset" has been selected to take part in "Deep in the Art of Texas" Juried Art competition. To be held at the Eastman Gallery in Houston, Texas. Opening Awards Gala is Friday, October 14th from 6pm to 10pm. And Meet the Artists on Thursday, October 20st, 6pm to 10pm.
Live exhibition at the Eastman Gallery in Houston Texas opening reception August 11, 2005 - Evening with the Artist August 19, 2005. Works to be on display August 11 through September 13 2005.
Photo "Reflections" published in the coffe table hard bound addition of collections of photographs put out by the International Library of Photography named "Paths of Perception" ISBN No. 0-7951-5252-3
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