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CREATIVE LABORATORY FOOTHOLD, 2023 ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 23.6X15.7 IN. | 60X40 CM. I love to play with colors. My colors and my hands guide me on a
OWNERSHIP, 2023 ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 23.6X15.7 IN. | 60X40 CM.
joyous and uncharted journey through inner and outer landscapes. I
am constantly surprised by the diverse movements that appear on the
LANDSCAPE IN MOTION, 2023 ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 19.6X19.6 IN. | 50X50 CM.
canvas. My paintings often highlight the inner richness of individuals.
ENERGY, 2023 ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 23.6X31.4 IN. | 60X80 CM.
My intention is to inspire you to open up and pay attention to your
inner landscape for reflection and growth. My inspiration comes from
RETROSPECT, 2023 ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 41.3X39.3 IN. | 105X100 CM..
the beauty in my surroundings, and my passion lies in the interaction
be-tween body, soul, and spirit.

KARI VEASTAD
Lives and works in Sandnes, Norway
https://www.kariveastad.com | https://www.facebook.com/KariV.art

Kari Veastad’s abstract art is a celebration of the boundless scope of
human imagination, where feelings, recollections, and dreams converge
into a visual exploration that encourages the observer to surpass the
mundane. Veastad’s lively canvases act as portals to this exploration,
submerging the observer in the profundities of human consciousness.
Central to Veastad’s artistic exploration is her adept control of color and
shape. Each brushstroke and hue pirouettes on the canvas, encapsulating
a feeling, a fleeting thought, or a far-off memory. The juxtaposition of
pastel hues with bold color explosions strikes a harmony between

serenity and vitality, inviting the observer to partake in a sensory dialogue
with the artwork. Delving deeper into Veastad’s artistic exploration, one
stumbles upon a recurring theme of circular shapes symbolizing the
unending cycles of life. These shapes prompt the observer to reflect
on the universal ties that weave our shared experiences. The artistic
exploration unveils layers of textural richness that underscore the tactile
aspect of Veastad’s work. The palpable textures chart an emotional
terrain, inviting the observer to touch the essence of the artwork.
In “Energy,” the vigor of Veastad’s artistic exploration reaches its zenith.
The composition, a maelstrom of color and motion, exemplifies the

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