Bellísimo

About Bellísimo

This contemporary large-scale abstract painting is rendered in hues of red, sienna and yellow.

Rachel Ovadia has been exploring the world of abstract expressionism for more than twenty-five years. Her artwork has long been inspired by both Asian and Spanish cultures—perhaps evident here in her lyrical form and chosen colour palette. The stark white of the canvas provides a neutral backdrop for an elegant mix of expressive gestural brushstrokes, geometric shapes and curated lyrical markings. The palette—cream coloured passages and fine black calligraphic lines play against washes of deep red, sienna and bright yellow. Ovadia adds visible texture to the composition by combining acrylic paint, stone dust, encaustic and plaster. Bellísimo means ‘beautiful’ in Spanish.

“The process of painting is a phenomenally mysterious practice. Following prescribed formulas, one is guided by a course of action, in my case, however, the method is entirely experimental and resourceful and temporaneous.”
Rachel Ovadia

Rachel Ovadia was born in Lithuania and studied art at the University of Vilnius, the Brussels Academy of Fine Arts, the Florence Art Academy in Italy and the University of Toronto. A multidisciplinary contemporary artist, her impressive portfolio has explored abstract form in various mediums, including painting, drawing, etching, and sculpture. She has exhibited internationally, including galleries in Japan, China, London, Paris, Brussels, in Canada and the U.S. Her artwork can be found in both public and private collections. Rachel Ovadia currently lives and works in Toronto, Ontario.