Artist Statement

Painting has always been a comfortable and natural language I use to communicate. Still, my art very often has a mind and purpose of its own, and I simply listen and follow the inspiration. The work may begin with an idea or theme, but I also love spontaneity, to surrender to the energy passing from my mind and hand to canvas. I immerse myself in the interaction with colour, playing with textures and shapes, and reaching for the emotional heart of the experience. The work evolves naturally as I watch and even listen to where the painting wants to go. That journey is magical, satisfying, challenging, endless.

Biography

Anna Horsnell creates abstract paintings. She exhibits regularly in group and solo shows, as well as various commercial galleries, and her paintings hang in private and public collections including the Nova Scotia Art Bank. In 2009, Anna was awarded a Progress Women of Excellence Award for Arts and Culture in recognition of her accomplishments in her profession and community. She is a former board member of Visual Arts Nova Scotia. Her paintings have been selected for publication in International Artist Magazine, Arabella, and in several books - Nova Scotia’s Contemporary Artists: Volume II, and International Women Celebrate!