Emma Gomara

Boy in blue

2019

TWELVE CHAIRS GALLERY Zura (Georgian-American, b. 1969) Can't See the World I Live In, 2011 Acrylic on canvas 68 x 18 in. (173 x 46 cm) A striking and contemplative acrylic on canva...

Coulombe-Bégin's dynamic acrylic on canvas works seek to produce a metamorphic interpretation of the artist's inner identity. Her paintings make ample use of contrasting colors to create exuberance and energy in her images. Inspired by street art, Coulombe Bégin 's paintings range from the abstract to the surreal and employ a variety of techniques and materials. Her contemporary artworks draw inspiration from body image, the universally recognizable symbol of hearts, and the experience of humankind. She brings a sensitivity to her work that stems from her exploration of identity and the joy and happiness of existence. Coulombe-Bégin draws us into her internal world: exploring the soul and matter, conscience, and the modern universe. This original painting depicting a colorful butterfly on a silver background measures 24 inches square. The thickly textured butterfly is applied with tactile brushwork. It is wired and ready to hang. The sides of this artwork are painted black and it does not require framing. Convenient local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Coulombe-Bégin’s work portrays from colorful hearts to specific parts of the human body, especially large close-up portrayals of the mouth and eyes, which are depicted with great contrasts of color and chiaroscuro. These symbols are constructed with specific gestures and drippings in which Coulombe-Bégin expresses an abstract universe full of movement, symbolism, and eroticism. Born in Miami, Coulombe-Bégin grew up in Quebec City where she earned a Bachelor of Visual Arts in 2006 from Laval University. Starting very young, her parents focused a great deal on both the arts and athletics which helped her develop her own mode of expression. “I am particularly interested in the fragmented corporal shell, which I emphasize through spontaneous movement and vivid colors.” stated Coulombe-Bégin. “My experience with painting has led me to see things differently, to self-discovery and to great astonishment." Coulombe-Bégin's works have been exhibited and collected worldwide, including Canada, the United States, Europe, South America, and Australia. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2023 Inspire moi, Galerie Iris, Baie-St-Paul 2021 Le Corps à Coeur, Galerie Corno X Beauchamp, Montréal 2019 Rêve moi, Centre Boréart, Granby, QC Feel Moi, Galerie Iris, Baie-St-Paul, QC 2017 Wildest Dreams, La nuit des Galeries, Québec Salon d’habitation d’automne, Qébec 2016 Salon d’habitation d’automne, Québec 2015 Polyphonie, Palais Montcalm, Québec 2012 Le feu à la bouche, SSS, Québec, QC 2011 Le Moulin La Lorraine, Lac Etchemin, QC 2010 Lunetterie du faubourg, Quebec Les futures Déesses désirées, Le Cercle, Quebec, QC Trafic d'organes, Clocher penché, Quebec, QC Corps et Corporalités, Studio Party Time, Quebec 2007 Mehurt Passus, performance et installation multimédia, Centre d'art Diagonale, Montreal, QC 2006 Traces corporelles, Marius-Barbeau Museum, StJoseph de Beauce, QC GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2023 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA Affordable Art Fair, Arteria Gallery, Hong Kong 2022 Affordable Art Fair, Arteria Gallery, Singapore 2021 Affordable Art Fair, Artspace Warehouse, New York Affordable Art Fair, Arteria Gallery, Battersea, London 2019 Scope Art Show, Arteria Gallery, Miami Beach Le Luxart Art Gallery, Montreal Affordable Art Fair, Arteria Gallery, New York Riverdale Art Walk, Toronto Beauchamp Art Gallery, Quebec, Baie-St-Paul and Toronto 2018 Affordable Art Fair, Arteria Gallery, Hong Kong Art Market San Francisco, Arteria Gallery, California Art Palm Spring, Arteria Gallery, California Le Luxart Art Gallery, Montreal Riverdale Art Walk, Toronto 2017 Clio Art Fair, New York The Artist Project, Toronto Galerie d’art du Chateau Frontenac, Quebec 2016 Le Luxart Art Gallery, Montreal Galerie d’art du Chateau Frontenac, Quebec Riverdale Art Walk, Toronto 2015 Féminin Plurielle, Galerie Iris, Baie-St-Paul Beauchamp Art Gallery, Quebec, Baie-St-Paul and Toronto 2014 Take Over, See-me, Time Square New York Las Olas Fine Arts Gallery, Fort Lauderdale Iris Art Gallery, Baie-St-Paul Beauchamp Art Gallery, Quebec, Baie-St-Paul and Toronto 2013 Contemporary Masters, Las Vegas The Story of Creatives, See-Me, New York Factory Art...