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Artist’s Statement

Valerie Leri

Intuitive Art

Inspired by

Spirituality & Nature

A strong element, throughout my work, is light – both physical and spiritual – through a combination of realism and abstraction.

My mission is to capture a sense of spontaneity, tranquility, and/or movement and energy through the interaction of colors and shapes.  I paint with oils and acrylics not only on canvas, both other surfaces such as rocks, slate, shells, and such.  Some of my work is interwoven with elements from nature such as wood, sand, stones, shells, twigs and manipulated fabric, creating a particular mood and giving the painting three dimensions.

I work more by feeling than technique, letting the painting in a sense “create itself” with myself as a “conduit” to the visual message.  I do not ponder the subject matter thus the end result is more about flow than form.  To a limited extent I strive for effect but most often my efforts are toward lifting the veils of illusion to reveal the truth.  I center myself and let it happen.

There is no “right” way to interpret my art.  All of my work is inspired by the need to create exhilaration, inner joy and peace, both for myself and the viewer.  Ultimately my art is an invitation “to dream.”