Bria Fernandes' unique visual language speaks volumes about the things left unsaid. The Ottawa-born-Winnipeg-based figurative painter creates work that explores the nuanced experiences of Black womanhood, identity formation, and the minutia of everyday life. Just hours before the opening of her first hometown solo exhibition at Gallery 1CO3, Bria sits down to share the creative journey behind her new show "Things Left Unsaid."Bria reveals how her artistic practice has evolved from her earliest memories painting children's bedrooms to exhibiting internationally. The conversation uncovers a methodical creator who meticulously plans both her figures and backgrounds, refusing to treat any element of her composition as an afterthought. What emerges most vividly is Bria's current artistic evolution, like the recent fusion of her elements in her mural work with her fine art practice. Where these two creative expressions once remained separate worlds, she now deliberately incorporates the graphic, illustrative elements from her public art into her oil paintings. The result is a vibrant new direction represented by "Step Aside Slash," the exhibition's centrepiece that Bria describes as something that pushed her towards a new artistic direction. The discussion provides a deep and meaningful meditation on the realities of being a living artist beyond technique, to explore supporting oneself, periods of instability and the inevitable comparison with peers. Her advice for emerging artists rings with practicality: say yes to opportunities, build connections despite introversion, and avoid alienating jargon.Join us for this intimate conversation with an artist whose work invites us into moments of introspection, capturing the human experience. Follow Bria's journey as she continues to develop her distinctive visual language, one that speaks volumes about what often remains unsaid. Connect with the Artalogue: Madison Beale, HostBe a guest on The Artalogue Podcast
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