Shi Le | Landscape - A Select View 2
Shi Le | Landscape - A Select View 2
December 5 - 23, 2024
Bau-Xi Gallery | Dufferin, Upper Floor Gallery
1384 Dufferin Street, Toronto
Opening Reception: Saturday, December 7th, 2024 , 2-5 PM | ARTIST IN ATTENDANCE
Bau-Xi Gallery | Dufferin is thrilled to present Landscape – A Select View 2, the highly anticipated solo exhibition by Canadian landscape artist, Shi Le. For over four decades, Shi Le has sought to capture the world that surrounds him through a holistic approach. From his peaceful walks along the river edge, to the contemplative moments observing the movement of nature, Shi Le channels those experiences onto the canvas via a filtering and colouring process.
When asked to reflect on this recent body of work, the artist states:
"As the world slowly came back to life over the last few years, I too have awakened in some way. I’ve taken many strolls through the Ontario countryside, watching the landscape change with the seasons. Each piece is a reflection of what I see—rocks, trees, lakes, and light, all blending together, shifting in ways that feel alive, that make me feel energetic and excited. The work gives me peace and purpose, something to hold onto as I continue to create and pursue in art.
I want my paintings to offer that same peace to others, a chance to slow down and find stillness in a noisy world. The details in my work, the vibrant colors, are meant to show how nature and life are always changing, but always beautiful, even during the coldest winters. My work offers a meditation, a chance to breathe, and a space for quiet." - Shi Le
With this in mind, we begin to see how the artist's feelings run deep within and form the experience for the viewer, one of reflection and allowing a quiet moment amongst the hustle and bustle of our daily pursuits.
Shi Le received his Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Sichuan Fine Arts in China and a Master of Fine Arts at the University of Waterloo. The artists has also taught at various institutions including Lakehead University, University of Waterloo and the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute.