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Leon Oks

Lives and works in buffalo Grove, IL USA
www.leonoksart.com

There are certain artists who possess a vision,
which is original and exceptional. Russian-born
artist Leon Oks is a painter whose work shows
an exciting visual style that weaves form, fluid
brushstrokes and vivid color into a tapestry of
unique inspiration. He melds dynamic movement
and multiple perspectives with romance and a
level of emotion that elevates his work to new
heights, revealing joy and sadness in equal
measures.
Painting for Oks is, more than anything else, an
endeavor of passion and each piece reflects
the unique vision of how the artist has tapped
into the range of the human experience. To fully
express the emotion within each piece, most of his
subjects are not representational; when they are,
facial expressions are extraordinarily meaningful
and stirring.
Oks is excited and hopeful about the current
direction of his art. As a painter, he captures
the essence of images, so that his deep feelings
intertwine with the colors and shapes which f low
in lyrical fashion on the canvas and convey a truth
about our existence. As a catalyst for his art, the
female figure is resplendent with a beauty and
intrigue that transcends temporal and cultural
differences.
The representation of the female form is filled
with high respect, flowing lines and beauty. Leon
Oks sees the female form as a powerful force,
essential to our survival as a species. The artist
strives to envelop the viewer in a dreamscape of
lush bodies as they interact energetically in the
paintings. Leon Oks believes their appeal lies in
the personal images they evoke within the viewer
themselves, more than anything else. His artwork
encourages the viewers to bring together their
own emotion and visions to shape each painting
into a personal journey.
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