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Painting for Oks is, more than anything else, an endeavor of passion Leon Oks sees the female form as a powerful force, essential to our
and each piece reflects the unique vision of how the artist has tapped survival as a species. The artist strives to envelop the viewer
into the range of the human experience. To fully express the emotion in a dreamscape of lush bodies as they interact energetically
within each piece, most of his subjects are not representational; when in the paintings.
they are, facial expressions are extraordinarily meaningful and stirring.
Oks is excited and hopeful about the current direction of his art. Leon Oks believes their appeal lies in the personal images they
As a painter, he captures the essence of images, so that his deep evoke within the viewer themselves, more than anything else.
feelings intertwine with the colors and shapes which f low in lyrical His artwork encourages the viewers to bring together their own
fashion on the canvas and convey a truth about our existence. emotion and visions to shape each painting into a personal
journey.
As a catalyst for his art, the female figure is resplendent with
a beauty and intrigue that transcends temporal and cultural How honored one must feel to meet this quiet humble man
differences. The representation of the female form is filled with who has such powerful emotions streaming through his spirit
high respect, flowing lines and beauty. in color and form.
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