THE UNSEEN AIR

This series is a montage of memories represented by landscapes, inspired by my extensive travels and experiences from 2010-2019. During my travels, some of the most memorable moments were when I gazed out on various modes of transportation and witnessed the moving landscapes before me. I was struck by the ever-changing nature of these sceneries, their fragility, and unfiltered rawness, which resonated with me on an emotional level.

Read more about the evolution of this series here.

 a painting that is hanging on a wall, inspired by Otake Chikuha, accented in bright metallic gold, pink and teal color palette, overgrown with shiny blobs, in volumetric soft glowing mist, gilt metal, on a canva, glittering metal paint, rectangular piece of art, shintoism, featured on artstattion, jpeg artefacts on canvas

“Interlude”
53cm x 73cm
Watercolor on paper and metal foil. Painted in 2022

The interlude is a work of art that captures the essence of my recent artistic exploration, combining my experiment with copper leaf and my exploration of larger dimensions.

There was a delicate balance of precision and spontaneity, much like the dance of the tango. 

 a painting that is hanging on a wall, inspired by Otake Chikuha, accented in bright metallic gold, pink and teal color palette, overgrown with shiny blobs, in volumetric soft glowing mist, gilt metal, on a canva, glittering metal paint, rectangular piece of art, shintoism, featured on artstattion, jpeg artefacts on canvas
 a painting that is hanging on a wall, inspired by Otake Chikuha, accented in bright metallic gold, pink and teal color palette, overgrown with shiny blobs, in volumetric soft glowing mist, gilt metal, on a canva, glittering metal paint, rectangular piece of art, shintoism, featured on artstattion, jpeg artefacts on canvas
 a painting that is hanging on a wall, inspired by Otake Chikuha, accented in bright metallic gold, pink and teal color palette, overgrown with shiny blobs, in volumetric soft glowing mist, gilt metal, on a canva, glittering metal paint, rectangular piece of art, shintoism, featured on artstattion, jpeg artefacts on canvas
 a painting that is hanging on a wall, inspired by Otake Chikuha, accented in bright metallic gold, pink and teal color palette, overgrown with shiny blobs, in volumetric soft glowing mist, gilt metal, on a canva, glittering metal paint, rectangular piece of art, shintoism, featured on artstattion, jpeg artefacts on canvas
2022 ~ The Unseen Air Flightness

“Flightness
55.88 x 76.2 cm
Watercolor and pencil on paper. Painted in 2023

2022 ~ The Unseen Air Flightness II

“Flightness II
55.88 x 76.2 cm
Watercolor and pencil on paper. Painted in 2023

2022 ~ The Unseen Air Always in Deja vu Taaye Cockatoo artwork

“Always in Déjà vu
34.5cm x 50cm
Watercolor and pencil on paper. Painted in 2022

2022 ~ The Unseen Air Fleeting nature Taaye Cockatoo art

“Fleeting mountain”
27cm x 36.5cm
Watercolor on paper. Painted in 2022

2022 ~ The Unseen Air Ultramarine Fire Taaye Cockatoo art

“Ultramarine Fire”
27cm x 37cm
Watercolor on paper. Painted in 2022

2022 ~ The Unseen Air Fleeting memory Taaye cockatoo artwork

“Fleeting mountain II”
27cm x 36.5cm
Watercolor on paper. Painted in 2022

2022 ~ The Unseen Air hydrangea I taaye cockatoo art

“Hydrangea I”
25cm x 40cm
Watercolor on paper. Painted in 2020

In June, the entire city of Vancouver is embellished with luscious blooms of hydrangeas. The longevity of these flowers every year and the reminiscence of summer that they evoke brings me great solace.

2022 ~ The Unseen Air Hydrangea series II Taaye Cockatoo art e1663463608872

“Hydrangea II”
36cm x 50cm
Watercolor on paper. Painted in 2021

During the month of June, Vancouver is adorned with the lush blooms of hydrangeas all over the city. While June is often associated with the pre-summer rainy season, I found solace in the soothing nature of these rainy days. Unlike the heavy rainfall and sweltering heat of the summer to come, the rain in June provided a comforting respite.

2022 ~ The Unseen Air Hydrangea III

“Hydrangea III”
36cm x 50cm
Watercolor on paper. Painted in 2021

For this piece, I aimed to depict hydrangeas in a contrasting color palette. I wanted to maintain the vibrancy of magenta and neon yellow-green while also achieving a harmonious balance between these two hues in juxtaposition. This theme of contrast and harmony guided my creative process throughout the piece.