The Best Laid Plans is a group exhibition by Toronto artists Romy Block, Bernice Manalo and Talie Shalmon, exploring the theme of control versus the absence of control in the art-making process, as well as the fear and relief associated with letting go. Each artist uses different methods and techniques to achieve a distinct aesthetic while leaving room for chance along the way.
My paintingsĀ focus on the tension between control and chaos by contrasting rigid, geometric shapes with organic, flowing lines.
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Magnolia, acrylic on canvas, 24X36, 2017
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Poppy, acrylic on canvas, 36X24, 2018
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Lisianthus, acrylic on canvas, 12X24, 2017
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Gladiolus, acrylic on canvas, 12X24, 2017
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