Sheryl Fisher, Artist
In my studio practice, I’ve explored both representational and abstract painting with acrylics and mixed media. In my past work, I’ve focused on subjects that have an interesting story about them, such as passionate musicians, quirky street performers, women with attitude, or abandoned dogs I would see daily while visiting in Mexico.
My current work is based on personal discovery through collage. I start a painting with a concept that I want to explore. Intuition guides me in choosing papers and paint colours, and in how I arrange and layer them. I’ll scrape or sandpaper off areas, sometimes scribble on some thoughts, rearrange and repeat this process until I’m satisfied with what it portrays. I often become more aware of my feelings, or notice memories surfacing, or there is a shift from being unsettled about something to finding clarity while playing. These abstract works provide me the opportunity to contemplate, while giving the viewer something to respond to, and a glimpse into my own story.
***Sheryl’s work can be found through the Federation Gallery, Vancouver, B.C. She also has gallery representation at Melt Studio + Gallery, in Prince Edward County, Ontario.