Page 17 - Leon Oks : Dreamscape

Master of today
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 flow 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 “Orchids” (2002), “Sound of
Silence” (2000), “Touch” (2001), “Rhythm”
(2002) and “Spring Break” (2005), “Irises”
(2004). 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.