CHRISTINE FOREST, MD
My initial career path led me to the realm of psychiatry and mental health. Deeply moved by the interplay between emotions, thoughts and the subconscious, I embraced painting, which allows me to explore full spectrum of human emotion as it transforms into visual images that flow dynamically into my artwork. My paintings, characterized by vibrant colors and large gestural strokes, try to capture the essence of abstract expressionism.
I love to delve deeply into emotion, guided by an intuitive process that allows me to engage spontaneously with my painting materials. This approach results in a free and spontaneous style of painting, unencumbered by the confining rules of representational art. My inspiration is in artists like Joan Mitchell, known for their bold emotional expressions in art.
The projects that have pushed my creative boundaries remain pivotal to me, producing art that resonates universally with audiences on an emotional level.
Shimmering Essence of the Night Forest
(Acrylic on Canvas, 18” x 48”)
"Shimmering Essence of the Night Forest" delves into the enigmatic beauty of life thriving in secrecy under the cover of night. This artwork uses acrylics on canvas to convey the unseen yet profound wonders of a nocturnal forest. Through abstract vertical lines, the piece captures the continuous ebb and flow of nature’s invisible magic. Predominantly featuring soft, flowing hues of blue and purple, set against a somber backdrop, the composition conveys a luminous vibrancy that speaks to the hidden complexity of night.
Golden-yellow and white speckles that punctuate the fluid lines, represent the unnoticed life force bustling beneath the surface—growth and transformation occurring quietly, yet powerfully. The contrast between light and dark speaks of moments of revelation, inviting viewers into the mysterious processes that perpetuate life out of sight. This artwork presents a visual narrative that intertwines tranquility with inexorable movement, alluding to the invisible, perpetual cycle of life and growth that persists every night, offering a mystical glimpse into an everyday world where magic is ever-present but seldom seen.