Karita Kivikoski-Veijalainen 7.1.-23.1. 2005

Curriculum Vitae (.pdf)

Should I say it?

Sometimes a shape encountered often over a period of several days opens up a channel to the subconscious. It provides insight and something important begins to brew in the mind. As I contemplate the subject and paint, the mood swings from the original brown tones to lighter, more delicate colours but the subject never changes.

Can a single sketch of a single shape - a hibiscus flower wrapped in on itself - be such a profound experience that a full exhibition can arise from it? When I started out, I could only see one painting at a time. By the time I reached the halfway point in my work, I had a box seat to the entire display. I could see the finished paintings, the painting I was working on and sketches of paintings yet to come, which were refined as they waited their turn. I focused on the work at hand and struggled within. Sometime painting is a contact sport both physically and mentally. Once I had finished one piece I started work on the next one. At first, my progress was consistent, until I found I had to revisit the older paintings.

Yes indeed, one sketch and one entire exhibition. The subject still seems important despite being so difficult to say out loud.

Karita Kivikoski-Veijalainen

Sketch, 2004 pencil on paper 12 x 8 cm	Encounter, 2004 oil on canvas 180 x 140 cm
Should I say it? I, 2004 oil on canvas 140 x 195 cm	Should I say it? II, 2004 oil on canvas 150 x 195 cm
Dried out, 2004 oil on canvas 185 x 70 cm	Clarity, 2004 oil on canvas 130 x 185 cm
Should I say it? III, 2004 oil on canvas 130 x 185 cm	To fade III, 2004 oil on canvas 122 X 140 cm
To fade II, 2004 oil on canvas 122 X 140 cm	To fade I, 2004 oil on canvas 120 X 120 cm
Should I say it? IV, 2004 oil on canvas 37 x 100 cm   Enlarge by clicking the image. Press images are available at the gallery.