54” x 54” x 1.5”
Acrylic, flashe, coloured pencil on raw canvas
2023
From left to right, and back again. Try, fail, succeed, repeat. Tedious and slow until momentum builds. The first weft is simply a line. The second weft is the beginning of a pattern. The third weft is a trend. Repeat repeat repeat. Persistence. The warp ties it all together. Skill.
The patience behind repetition can be the difference between a crazy-making or a meditative practice. Without the persistence, the skill is pointless. Without the warp, the weft is simply a bunch of lines going in circles.
The Hold collection is inspired by the concept of baskets - vessels that were designed to hold and carry items only of a certain size…not everything was meant to be carried. Grains of sand, water, soil, beads, pebbles, leaves, berries… still slip through the cracks. The baskets are meant to hold onto what truly matters, and release whatever doesn’t. The cracks are there to let whatever shouldn’t be contained slip away. The history of basket making has been lost - the basket couldn’t even hold onto its own story. This collection explores the paradox that exists in the moments of time when letting go is essential in order to be able to carry on with what matters. Not everything or everyone was meant to be kept.
Paintings in this collection were inspired by songs on the playlist Hold Tight.
More info about this product:
This painting was hand-stretched by the artist in her studio on 1.5" gallery frames. It can be hung as an exposed canvas, or framed in a floating wood frame for a more polished look. This painting comes with an artist statement and signature. If you purchase this painting you will be contacted by the artist for more information about pick-up options in downtown Hamilton, Ontario, or delivery/shipping information.
*Decorative frame not included*
Please note that the buyer is responsible for any shipping charges and/or for picking up the painting, but the artist (or gallery) will facilitate the process by obtaining quotes, packaging the product safely, and bringing it to a shipping centre at no extra cost. Reach out to the artist directly through the Contact page for any inquiries regarding this piece.
*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world. Frame not included.*