Hidden Juncture, 2020
Created by Chantal Solomon
Acrylic, Watercolor, Red Willow & wax cord on canvas
Ancient cycles of conquer & destroy may wound spirits. Yet the 'hidden juncture' remains accessible to all who show up.
“I’ve always been fascinated by the overlaps in different ancient cultures and the polarization of others. As a mixed ancestry person finding my personal truth between the cultures I was exposed is an on going process. We are in time where it is vital that we come together and create new possibilities despite our differences. I try to practice art from a state of being that is open to process rather than strict outcomes. Our communities need antidotes to the grind of modern day living. By showing up and sharing the results of my work. I can only hope to provide a brief moment of reprieve from the dominance of western culture.”
About the Artist
Based in Victoria, BC
Chantal Solomon is a Visual Artist who practices screen printing, painting, film and sculpture. Her creative drive is influenced by her work with the plants relatives, listening to the stories of her communities and her commitment to a regenerative lifestyle. In showcasing various aspects of her experiences on the land she hopes to highlight the beauty that is naturally present. While creating a reflective space for how we engage with the land as modern humans.
Chantal began to explore art as a therapeutic practice in her teens to calm symptoms of PTSD. She now
believes creativity is the most important asset one can develop and that it is our collective responsibility to create with the notion that our ripples will carry forward to generations beyond our lifetime. Her artwork has been exhibited at the Comox Valley Art Gallery, the Richmond Museum and The Courtenay District Museum & Archives.
Chantal is currently based in "Victoria BC". Where she is inspired to host opportunities to mend, vision & create through community Herbalism & Art with the production collective Heart Seeds Creative. Her solo artwork portfolio is available via www.chantalsolo.com
