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"I See You"

Runa Gedam

Edmonton, Canada

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BIOGRAPHY

Runa Gedam is a self-taught artist who paints with her fingers to create visual pieces of art in oils. When she first moved to Canada, she was pleasantly surprised by the slower pace of life and awed by the natural splendor of the land. Winters offered a time for solitude and quiet reflection. In this stillness, she started visualizing in detail the world full of colors, chaos, and movement she had experienced in India interspersed with the beauty of this new world, both of which became the subject of her paintings. Through her art, she hopes to give people a sense of joy, a visual treat for their eyes, and a moment to lose themselves in a world of her imagination.

ARTIST STATEMENT

My current body of work is a profound exploration of the ocean, a realm of both beauty and vulnerability. Through my art, I seek to capture the intricate balance of marine ecosystems and the profound peace one experiences when diving into the depths of the sea. The ocean, with its vastness and mystery, has always been a source of inspiration and solace for me. However, it is also a space under siege, its delicate balance disrupted by the relentless march of climate change. In my pieces, I intertwine these dual aspects: the serene, immersive tranquility of an underwater landscape which is full of life and the urgent, often devastating impact of environmental changes. My work is a visual dialogue between these two states, inviting viewers to experience the calm and majesty of ocean life while also confronting the stark realities of its fragility.

 

Through varied mediums and techniques, I aim to evoke the textures, colors, and movements of the underwater world, creating an immersive experience that mirrors the feeling of being submerged in the ocean’s embrace. Each artwork is an invitation to witness and reflect, to appreciate the beauty of marine life and to acknowledge the pressing need for its preservation. Ultimately, my art aspires to be a call to action. By bringing the viewer into the depths of the ocean, I hope to foster a deeper connection to this vital ecosystem and inspire a collective commitment to its protection. In the face of climate change, it is this connection and commitment that can turn the tide and safeguard the wonders of the ocean for future generations.

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Runa Gedam
EDMONTON, CANADA 

@runagedam
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