Fair Market Value of $4,000. Lana Shuster original painting titled "Summer Dance". Abstract, mixed media on canvas wrapped wood frame. 48 x 48.
"“Summer Dance” is an abstract expressionist painting that vibrates with the energy and warmth of the summer season. The composition is a dynamic interplay of shapes and colors, where bold, sweeping brushstrokes create a sense of movement and rhythm, evoking the carefree spirit of a summer day.
Influenced by the works of early 20th-century abstract artists such as Joan Mitchell and Wassily Kandinsky, this painting embraces a non-representational form, allowing viewers to interpret the imagery subjectively. The use of vibrant yellows, greens, and blues conveys the lively atmosphere of nature in full bloom, while the occasional splashes of pink and orange add a playful and festive touch, reminiscent of summer festivities and dances.
The meaning behind “Summer Dance” lies in its ability to capture the essence of summer’s fleeting moments of joy and exuberance. The overlapping forms and vivid color palette suggest a dance of light and shadows, perhaps reflecting memories or impressions of summer landscapes, gatherings, or celebrations. The abstract nature of the painting encourages the audience to immerse themselves in the colors and forms, inviting personal interpretations and emotional responses.
Overall, “Summer Dance” is a celebration of color, movement, and the joyous spirit of the summer season, rendered in a style that merges abstraction with emotional expression."
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Lana Shuster & Sveva Caetani Connection
"I had the privilege of meeting Sveva on the occasion of her 70th birthday when we were invited to a celebration supper for her. I also had the privilege of purchasing one of her paintings when she was alive and living in her home while one of the first art auctions took place in her gardens on a memorable summer’s evening"
Lana Schuster’s interest in art from a young age has led her to careers in the arts and education all her life. With a great love for nature and being active outdoors, Lana’s work is often driven by outdoor adventures and experiences. Whether abstracts, landscapes, gardenscapes, still lifes or portraits, she paints with a variety of media including acrylics, oils, charcoal, pencils, crayons and inks. Lana’s main interest in painting is abstracting her work to express the essence of an idea or image.
Vernon, BC based painter Lana Schuster’s interest in art from a young age has led her to careers in the arts and education all her life. With a minor arts degree in education from the University of Victoria, and a major in education, she retired early from her teaching career to pursue her painting full time.
Lana’s work is in national and international collections. Her current work can be seen at the Vernon Public Art Gallery, Nadine’s Fine Art in Vernon, BC, Thirty One & Main in Vernon, BC, Masiero Pizza in Vernon, BC, Silver Star Mountain Resort, BC., and in her home studio and gallery.
"I currently have an exhibition called ‘Inside Out’ at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. It opened July 25 and is running until October 9. I also have work for rent/sale at the Vernon Public Art Gallery’s rental display in the gallery.
My most recent painting ‘Summer’ is going to be enlarged and hung up at Silver Star Mountain Resort. Selected as the artist to paint this season by the Arts Council of the North Okanagan, this piece was painted up on the mountain this summer on a 36”x18” canvas. It is going to be enlarged to 8’x4’ and displayed on the National Altitude Training Centre at Silver Star Mountain Resort, along with three other paintings – Autumn, Winter & Spring – by three other artists.
My painting “Untethered” is hanging in Masiero Pizza, downtown Vernon. It is hanging above the green cabinet, on the left of wall you face as you walk in.
Abstract paintings are displayed for sale at Thirty One & Main Boetiek in downtown Vernon.
Landscape paintings are for sale at Nadine’s Art & Framing downtown Vernon.
And always, my work is available for showing in my home gallery and studio. Contact me at schusterlana@gmail.com to set up a time to meet. "
Artistic Influences; Wassily Kandinsky, Joan Mitchell, Emily Carr, Vincent Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Len Chmiel, Richard Diebenkorn, Tom Thomson, Robert Genn, Eric Aho.
EXHIBITIONS
Feb 2020 – ‘Abstracted 2020’ – Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) Vancouver, BC
June 2020 – ‘Recent Works’ – Group Exhibition, Nadine’s Art Gallery, Vernon, BC
Feb 2021 – ‘Members Show’ – Group Exhibition, Vernon Community Arts Centre (VCAC)
June 2021 – ‘Landscapes of Home’ – Solo Exhibition, Nadine’s Art Gallery, Vernon, BC
July 2021 – ‘Seeking Authenticity’ – Solo Exhibition, Gallery Vertigo, Vernon, BC
Aug 2021 – ‘Postcards from Home’ – Group Exhibition, VCAC, Vernon, BC
Nov 2021 – ‘The Masters are my Muse’ – Group Exhibition, VCAC, Vernon, BC
Dec 2021 – ‘Members Show’ – Group Exhibition, Vernon Public Art Gallery, Vernon, BC
Feb 2022 – ‘2022 Artists’ Choice Exhibition’ – FCA Group Exhibition, Vancouver, BC
May 2022 – ‘2022 Landscapes Exhibition’ – FCA Group Exhibition, Vancouver, BC
June 2022 – ‘Recent Works’ – Group Exhibition, Nadine’s Art Gallery, Vernon, BC
Aug 2022 – ‘2022 Abstracted Exhibition’ – FCA Group Exhibition, Vancouver, BC
Aug 2022 – ‘Expressions of Essence’ – Solo Exhibition, Armstrong Art Gallery, Armstrong, BC
Nov 2022 – ‘Recent Landscapes’ – Solo Exhibition, Nadine’s Art Gallery, Vernon, BC
Sept 2023 – ‘ArtWalk’ – Lake Country, BC
Oct 2023 – Vernon Public Art Gallery Art Rental
Nov 2023 – ‘Small Works” – Group Exhibition – Nadine’s Art Gallery, Vernon, BC
Jan 2024 – ‘Group Member Show’ – Group Exhibition – Nadine’s Art Gallery, Vernon, BC
May 2024 – ‘New Beginnings’ – Group Exhibition – Gallery Vertigo, Vernon, BC
July – Oct 2024 – “Inside Out’ – Solo Exhibition, Vernon Public Art Gallery, Vernon, BC
ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC & PROFESSIONAL
1981-82 – First Year Fine Arts, Okanagan University College, Kelowna, BC
1998 – Bachelor of Education, University of Victoria, BC
1998 – 2012 – Teaching career years, high school fashion design, cooking, sewing, Vernon
2013 – present – full time self directed artist, taking many in person and on line art courses including Nicholas Wilton 2018, Jane Davies 2019, Ian Roberts 2020/21, David Sharpe 2022
2016 – present – annual fundraisers for the Caetani Centre
2018 – present – member of Federation of Canadian Artists
2023 – present – Vernon Public Art Gallery MIdsummer Eve of the Arts Auction
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