Sharon Zappha Barfoot- Art and Meaning

'Root Chakra' 12" X 12" encaustic

What is the meaning of doing art for you?

When I approach a new blank canvas I attempt to establish

a dialogue. That dialogue is with me and the canvas; me and

my inner perception of my world; me and those who stop to

view the work. I open conversations with signs and signifiers.

I give clues. I try to reach into the recesses beyond what we

see with the eye alone. I journey to the bare essence of a

moment in time. With each canvas I hope to create a sense

of anticipation. I want people to feel that "something" is

happening outside of the scope of what you can see. I want

the viewer to participate. And most of all, I want to remain
a participant myself.

Creating, whether it be with paint, textiles, or sculptures,

gives me my voice. When words alone are not enough,

I paint. When I establish this dialogue with a canvas I am

given permission to speak in many more languages than just

the language I use for words. It is that ‘unifier’ that reaches

across all barriers to convey and idea; a story; my story.

Zappha's website is: www.zapphastudio.ca

Her Blog is: An Artist's Studio-At A Glance
Her email is: sharonbarfoot@yahoo.ca

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