C$1,200
Perplexed but not Despairing captures a deeply personal moment of reflection amidst life’s upheaval. Barefaced and exposed, the portrait reflects my soul’s return to the rural roots I embraced upon arriving in Canada 15 years ago. Recently, the weight of city life and overwhelming busyness caused me to experience anxiety in ways I never had before. My body could no longer carry the stress, leading me to confront a much-needed change.
The loose, atmospheric brushstrokes convey the disarray and vulnerability I felt, while the subdued palette represents the calm emerging from chaos. Inspired by Corrie ten Boom’s words, “If the
| Technique: | Watercolour on Cotton Paper Mounted on Cradled Panel |
| Styles: | Fine Art, Figurative, Realism, Modern |
| Contents: | Face, Head, Person, Photography, Adult, Male, Man, Neck |
2024 Works on Paper
| Edition: | Original, one of a kind artwork |
| Framed Size: | 20in x 16in |
| Unframed Size: | 20in x 16in |
| Frame: | Framed |
| Weight: | 4.0 lb |
Lorraine Simonds
Squamish, British Columbia
Lorraine Simond's work captures the essence of our shared humanity, conveying the beauty and struggles that unite us all. Her distinctive approach and diverse experiences enable her to create emotive and moving portraits, making her a standout artist in her field.
"My art is a dialogue between contrasts – light and dark, clarity and obscurity, emotional tension and relief. Rooted in my Chinese heritage and Western upbringing, each portrait delves beyond mere likeness to capture the essence of mood and feeling. My creative process is deeply human-centric, drawing from personal interactions."
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