: Evanescent
Glass + Light + Water = Unlocks a non-physical universe.
The evanescence of a vessel speaks the practices of spirituality, the metaphorical message of looking past the object and viewing its aura, its soul, its energy… the air, breath, consciousness in light. The essence of paying attention, the duality of empty silence and vibrant radiance.
Exploring light reflected through glassware. Painting in oil on different surfaces; canvas, linen and wood-board, Jade Lyn Shantay captures energy emanating off the base of vessels. Her work highlights the details often overlooked—the light and shadow dancing from the movement of the vessel. Shantay uses her photography and videography as inspiration for the oil paintings, capturing the fleeting quality of light.
20:08 / The Vessel 1.0, Quiet Whispers as the candle burns out. 76.8 x 101.6cm , Oil paint on Linen
14:37 The fresh taste of rainfall, mist covered windows, lighting bugs dancing like rippling puddles. 40 x 149 cm, Oil paint on Canvas
19:51 White Noise. 11.5 x 8.8 cm, Oil paint on Wood Panel
21:10 Counted Breath. 11.5 x 8.8 cm, Oil paint on Wood Panel
20:47 Whale Sounds. 11.5 x 8.8 cm, Oil paint on Wood Panel
16:50 Sun beams, riptides of energy. 73.5 x 19.5 cm, together 40.5 cm. Oil paint on Linen
16:50 Sun beams, riptides of energy. 73.5 x 19.5 cm, together 40.5 cm. Oil paint on Linen
10:25 Stillness, light morning breeze. 24.7 x 20.3 cm, Oil paint on Linen
15:15 Ephemeral spiderwebs threading light and shadow. 24.7 x 20.3 cm, Oil paint on Linen
14:36 A constellation marking time. 24.7 x 20.3 cm, Oil paint on Linen
14:13 Soft grey skies and echoing golden drops. 24.7 x 20.3 cm, Oil paint on Linen.