Stacia Gates, 1st Place Winner

Winner of the Fall 2011 Competition

JOY TO THE WORLD

Intrepretations, imaginings or vision of this human emotion.

SPIRITUAL SKY

acrylic on canvas

24 x 24 in
250. usd

artist statement

Through light we find our spirituality and it is key to a peaceful journey. I chose to use a symbol of energy to represent the greatest form of light that exists. Joy is within us all when we see deeper than the outer shell. And although we have imperfections, the spirit within us is what gives us our perfection.

bio

Stacia Gates was born in 1967, Monterey, California and began using her art as a therapeutic tool at a very young age. With the loss of her parents so early on Stacia chose to see the light instead of the darkness that fell around her. She attended Los Angeles Valley College from 1989-1991 studying Art History. Stacia lives in Los Angeles, Ca. with her husband of 19 years and their two sons. With great support from her family she is now pursuing her Art career.

GROUP SHOWS

“The Happening Gallery”, Marina Del Rey, Ca. May 2011, Paintings

“Lacda” Los Angeles Center for Digital Art, December 2011, Photography

AWARDS

Light ,Space & Time Gallery, Florida. for Painting and Photography, Aug. & Nov. 2011

2-page spread in” Artist Portfolio Magazine” for Abstract photography, Spring 2012

stacia gates

tujunga, california [USA]

sgates@ca.rr.com

ArtSceneToday Q&A

Q: Where do you see yourself in the art scene today?

A: As an artist who uses a simple style, bright colors and spiritual images through painting and photography to move the soul.

Q: What is in your inspiration?

A: My subject matter is always personal. My work comes from my emotional experiences.

Q: What are your challenges?

A: To use different mediums to create an emotional effect.

Q: How did you/do you choose your medium?

A: I love the thickness of the acrylic paint moving across the canvas with the brush. Creating something out of this thick mass
intrigues me.

Q: Which artist has influenced you the most?

A: Frida Kahlo’s paintings are an inspiration to me the way she painted from such a personal place.

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JOY TO THE WORLD

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other works by the artist