Through My Eyes

Square Foot Art Show pieces

cristinagetson — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 03:36:22 +0000

December 2010

cristinagetson — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:55:34 +0000

I will be showing 4 new pieces in a group show at Project: Art
230 Queen St. W., 2nd floor, Toronto
Opening Reception: Thursday, Dec. 9, 6 – 9 pm

Square Foot Show

cristinagetson — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:18:30 +0000

Square Foot Show, August 21 – September 5, 2010
Artist Reception: Saturday August 21 7pm
AWOL Gallery, 100A Ossington Ave., 2nd floor
www.awolgallery.com

Extremes & Imperfections – Opening Reception 07/07

cristinagetson — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:08:58 +0000

Artist Statement

cristinagetson — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:10:56 +0000

Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
Pablo Picasso

I am attracted to texture, layers, and multiple interpretations.
These complex, mood-filled canvases explore the relationship between the tactile and the visual. I want to entice the viewer to go deeper into the painting, to search for the origin of the idea. The outer layer exists because it is supported by rich and interwoven detail underneath.

The process of layering, scraping, diluting, staining, and fragmenting ultimately leads to the discovery of unexpected patterns. I dilute the paint with water or mix it with a gel medium, and apply it over a heavily textured base coat. Drips and the force of gravity coax the colours into and over each other, creating an organic pattern that escapes my control. The more I explore these techniques, the more I discover that letting go of control can be beautifully liberating.

Education
University of Toronto
B.A.Sc., Engineering Science, Electrical and Biomedical Engineering
1994 – 1998

AGO Gallery School
2006 – 2010

Current Exhibitions

cristinagetson — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:12:43 +0000

Extremes & Imperfections
Joint Exhibit: Danielle Couture & Cristina Gulesiu Getson
Opening Reception: Wednesday July 7, 2010 7 – 10 pm
Art Square Gallery
334 Dundas Street West, Toronto
Exhibition runs July 5 – July 18, 2010 (open daily 10 – 10)

Project: Art – 1st Annual Group Exhibition
Opening Reception: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 6 – 9 pm
230 Queen Street West, 2nd floor, Toronto
Exhibition runs June 26 – July 4, 2010 (open daily 12 pm – 7 pm)

Dipping my toes in

cristinagetson — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:55:44 +0000

A sample of some of my paintings.