{"title":"Masewich, Joel","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJoel Masewich is a professional artist with over 30 years of experience, educated in BC and Ontario. Joel has exhibited across Canada and the United States, with work in private and corporate collections throughout North America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eArtist Statement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe main body of my art work has involved the abstract interpretation of nature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePainting trips across the continent have provided a wide range of ideas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn the last five years, being focused on our new home in Nova Scotia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHiking, kayaking and walking, exploring the landscape of Nova Scotia’s eastern shore. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI often take watercolours that gather a sense of that trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe most successful watercolours are developed into large scale collage canvases. This studio \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ework combines different mediums, acrylic, stainless steel, copper and recently found wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe layering of the materials on top of acrylic on canvas. Trying to capture the excitement of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ecolour and collage interacting with the abstract layers of paint. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlways open to new ideas and exploring is how to keep creative ideas alive. I am grateful for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethe wonderful landscape and people that surround my studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/teichertgallery.ca\/collections\/masewich-joel.oembed","provider":"Teichert Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}