Luminato Gallery
46 Hayden street
Ontario
M4Y 1V8
Toronto
Canada
Phone: +1 (647) 425 8805
Email : [email protected]
URL : www.luminatogallery.com/
About the Artist
Toronto artist Dori Vanderheyden discovered and became fascinated with the properties of light-emitting fluorescent plexiglass while earning her MFA at OCADU. “I decided to do an MFA later in my career to shake up my practice as a painter, now I paint with plastic and light.” Vanderheyden uses small strips of laser-cut plexiglass on their edges to create abstract wall sculptures filled with movement, light, and colour. Her work explores the ever-changing relationships and interactions between material, light, and colour in space. They offer the viewer a direct and visceral experience that evokes a rhythmic dance of colour.
In her Silhouette Series, Vanderheyden distils the human form into prominent shadows against vibrant, light-filled backgrounds. Inspired by a spontaneous photograph of her own shadow, the series examines ideas of identity, concealment, and revelation, probing what individuals choose to share or keep hidden.
Through layered compositions and a dynamic interplay between luminous colour and dark form, Vanderheyden creates works that are both intimate and universal, inviting viewers to interpret and emotionally connect with each piece while contemplating the layered nature of human experience.
A master of colour and perception, Turkish artist, Emre Namyeter's mesmerizing abstractions work to further Art History's study of optical effect. His artworks are layered with vivid homemade paints, carefully placed to create enchanting compositions and hypnotic patterns that encourage inner contemplation.
Namyeter's newest series "Now I See, or Do I?" fosters a world of visual possibility. Meaning is not predetermined but instead dictated by each individual's lived experience. In an abandonment of intellectual inaccessibility, Namyeter prioritizes audience perception, centering viewer experience and contemplation as integral moments in his work.
A master of colour and perception, Turkish artist, Emre Namyeter's mesmerizing abstractions work to further Art History's study of optical effect. His artworks are layered with vivid homemade paints, carefully placed to create enchanting compositions and hypnotic patterns that encourage inner contemplation.
Namyeter's newest series "Now I See, or Do I?" fosters a world of visual possibility. Meaning is not predetermined but instead dictated by each individual's lived experience. In an abandonment of intellectual inaccessibility, Namyeter prioritizes audience perception, centering viewer experience and contemplation as integral moments in his work.
A master of colour and perception, Turkish artist, Emre Namyeter's mesmerizing abstractions work to further Art History's study of optical effect. His artworks are layered with vivid homemade paints, carefully placed to create enchanting compositions and hypnotic patterns that encourage inner contemplation.
Namyeter's newest series "Now I See, or Do I?" fosters a world of visual possibility. Meaning is not predetermined but instead dictated by each individual's lived experience. In an abandonment of intellectual inaccessibility, Namyeter prioritizes audience perception, centering viewer experience and contemplation as integral moments in his work.
A master of colour and perception, Turkish artist, Emre Namyeter's mesmerizing abstractions work to further Art History's study of optical effect. His artworks are layered with vivid homemade paints, carefully placed to create enchanting compositions and hypnotic patterns that encourage inner contemplation.
Namyeter's newest series "Now I See, or Do I?" fosters a world of visual possibility. Meaning is not predetermined but instead dictated by each individual's lived experience. In an abandonment of intellectual inaccessibility, Namyeter prioritizes audience perception, centering viewer experience and contemplation as integral moments in his work.
Atlanta based artist, Pavlina Alea’s work captures fleeting moments that she perceives to be of the utmost beauty. She is fascinated by unusual relationships and the interplay between mundane objects and the intense optic distortions caused by water and ice. Alea explores this relationship in her artistic practice in order to examine the presence of humanity within the uncontrollable context of nature.
Her representational depictions are contrasted through naturally formed abstraction and surrealism. As light and reflection are set in conversation with the movement of water, Alea’s artwork is both calming and unsettling. The reflections she paints in her work change shape and distort reality into a liminal alternate universe.
Rick Lowe's journey into the art world was driven by passion and a drive for innovation. After selling his startup internet business in 2005, Lowe opened a Design and Garden Centre in the Villages, Florida. Lowe sought to set his business apart through a distinctive artistic touch. In order to truly achieve this mission, Rick began his artistic journey, creating works of art that fulfilled his vision.
Working primarily in resin, Lowe is captivated by the material's fluidity and the myriad of colours and textures it offers. He finds joy in resin's unpredictability, and it's incapability for replication, producing artworks that are entirely unique. The element of surprise and the thrill of exploration have both become central to his artistic practice.
Namyeter's newest series "Now I See, or Do I?" fosters a world of visual possibility. Meaning is not predetermined but instead dictated by each individual's lived experience. In an abandonment of intellectual inaccessibility, Namyeter prioritizes audience perception, centering viewer experience and contemplation as integral moments in his work.
A master of colour and perception, Turkish artist, Emre Namyeter's mesmerizing abstractions work to further Art History's study of optical effect. His artworks are layered with vivid homemade paints, carefully placed to create enchanting compositions and hypnotic patterns that encourage inner contemplation.
Namyeter's newest series "Now I See, or Do I?" fosters a world of visual possibility. Meaning is not predetermined but instead dictated by each individual's lived experience. In an abandonment of intellectual inaccessibility, Namyeter prioritizes audience perception, centering viewer experience and contemplation as integral moments in his work.
Her representational depictions are contrasted through naturally formed abstraction and surrealism. As light and reflection are set in conversation with the movement of water, Alea’s artwork is both calming and unsettling. The reflections she paints in her work change shape and distort reality into a liminal alternate universe.
Atlanta based artist, Pavlina Alea’s work captures fleeting moments that she perceives to be of the utmost beauty. She is fascinated by unusual relationships and the interplay between mundane objects and the intense optic distortions caused by water and ice. Alea explores this relationship in her artistic practice in order to examine the presence of humanity within the uncontrollable context of nature.
Her representational depictions are contrasted through naturally formed abstraction and surrealism. As light and reflection are set in conversation with the movement of water, Alea’s artwork is both calming and unsettling. The reflections she paints in her work change shape and distort reality into a liminal alternate universe.
A primarily self-taught artist, MacLean captures the raw beauty and emotion of nature through oils and acrylics on canvas, aluminium, and live-edge wood. After a 30-year career in engineering, Maclean made the bold leap in 2004 to follow his artistic calling, stating: “If not now, when?”
His works are rich in texture, bold in colour, and powerful in shadow, pulling viewers into the heart of a windswept forest, a glowing sunset, or a still, reflective lake.
With over 100 juried shows across Canada, Jamie’s art lives in homes and corporate spaces worldwide. His belief in learning through experience is evident in every brushstroke, offering a visceral connection to the outdoors.
Julio Garcia's work is exhibited widely and appears in the permanent collections of the Museum of Latin American Art, the Mexican Museum, and the Houston Museum of Fine Arts.
Julio Garcia's birthplace, Baja California, Mexico, defines his artistic practice and connection to nature. Garcia's work examines the complexity of human experiences. He depicts vibrant, disassembled figures that possess an energy that emanates from the canvas itself. In his world of imagery, emotions rule and new ideas emerge. Garcia describes his work as surrealistic with ancient overtones. His work is rich with colour and texture, possessing a tactile, three dimensional quality that fosters a connection between spectator and subject. In this regard, Garcia's vibrant compositions are a true celebration of humanity.
Julio Garcia's work is exhibited widely and appears in the permanent collections of the Museum of Latin American Art, the Mexican Museum, and the Houston Museum of Fine Arts.
Renowned for his mastery of watercolour and acrylic techniques, in addition to being known as the “Genius of Light,” Stephen’s work radiates emotion through delicate layers of colour, light, and texture. Since 1977, Yau has used painting as a way to inspire hope, joy, and peace—emotions he wishes every viewer to feel.
His Land Series, rooted in the calming presence of birch trees, blends abstraction with realism, inviting viewers to engage in quiet reflection. Complex webs of splattered and washed colour transform these trees into powerful symbols of serenity and resilience.
Inspired by both inner and outer landscapes, his art transcends medium and subject, encouraging viewers to reconnect with themselves and the world around them. His gift for capturing fleeting moments and transforming them into timeless works of art has firmly established him as a leading figure in contemporary fine art.
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