ABOUT

 

Olga Oreshyna Wood Artist Toronto Art Studio

My artwork is influenced and inspired by the magnificence and splendor of the natural environment. I seek to stimulate my emotions through the passion I feel, when I am immersed in nature; whether by the beauty of a single flower, or by a panoramic wild coastline scene. I am intrigued by the fleeting balance between strength and fragility in nature and I seek to create feelings of tranquility and balance in my works.
My art phase began when I discovered a true passion for creating a harmonious blend between wood, shape, texture and colour. In my belief, wood retains the spirit of the living tree and I just try to honour it.

“It is not the medium that counts, it is what you see in it and what you do with it.”- Louise Nevelson

Wood is an excellent medium, it’s strong, smart and flexible. Every piece of wood is like a person, with its unique and unexpected character. I enjoy the challenge to give the wood a new life. Design of each art piece is blending form and aesthetic. A form is most important, and wood species with it’s different grain patterns and knots are chosen to enhance it. Starting with a mental image of the shape and color and rough sketch, the magic begins.

Olga Oreshyna Wood Artist studio

Every piece of wood in my sculptures has been shaped and fitted to a specifically designated position – countless bits of wood assembled into enigmatic, loosely geometric compositions. The creative process involves building up layers of paint then tearing them down. The hidden layers are revealed through sanding or scrubbing. It’s so similar to our life, what we don’t see still matters. We all have layers that are not visible and I find discovering the depth of these layers the most interesting in people and paintings.

22 thoughts on “ABOUT”

  1. You’re doing an excellent job, Olga. Working wood must be a big pleasure. Whish you great success!

  2. Absolutely LOVE your work. I have gone back to doing art after many years and am using pieces of masonite that I paint and wrap and glue similarly to your work. You are an inspiriation!!!

  3. Aloha Olga, I would also be interested in seeing your catalog or a pricing list. By chance to you have a social media account like ETSY or Instagram where one can view more of your work?

  4. Simply outstanding art both concept and function. I stopped by late on Saturday at Axpona 2018, and was stunned by your work, Olga. Simply wonderful !

  5. Hi Olga! Your work is amazing and beautiful. I completely felt in love! Can you please send me a catalog? It’s for my new studio in Berlin. Thanks!

  6. Hey Olga, I was wondering if there was a pricelist with your artwork?
    I live in Whitby and would love to come by and have a look at the art!
    Beautiful work!

  7. You are awesome!!!! Incredible mixture of forms and colours!!!! Congratulations from Brazil! I would love to learn this art!!!!

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