This diptych was created with different types of media - acrylic, structure paste, foil leaves, toilet paper and a lot of sea shells I was collecting while walking along the Bulgarian Black Sea coasts. I tried to express my feelings admiring the beauty of the sea water and its reflections as well as the picturesque sand with its variety of sea shells. For the waves I used toilet paper. The two canvases are 3D dimensioned and the paintings are finished with a double layer of varnish.
Diptych - Where the sea meets the shore
E. V. (Elka Veselinova).
Till the age of 57, I never painted. Neither did I take any drawing or painting lessons. My life changed dramatically with the death of my husband. I was so devastated that I had no idea how I should continue living without him. And here the painting came – the art therapy which helps me deal with the pain and emotions, with all those endless monologues and thoughts struggling in my mind and heart.
As I am not a professional artist, I do not have my own style. On the contrary, I keep on experimenting with various styles and types of media – oil pastels, oil, acrylic, foil leaves, structure paste, even painting with wool. So far, I have had one solo exhibition in Bulgaria, and I am regularly taking part in general exhibitions. In addition, two of my paintings were rewarded at the Golden Time Talent International Competition. I also had already some of my paintings exhibited in the Golden Duck Gallery for the CristmArt and Art Deco II exhibitions.
Now, being a pensioner, I guess that this is painting which makes my life meaningful and worth living.
