Like portals to another world,Yellena Jamescreatescolorful ecosystemsthat bloom on the canvas.
The Portland-based artist paints amorphous flora and fauna in vibrant hues which come together to form an aquatic dreamscape.
It also helps distinguish the bodies of different plant life and their diverse textures.
She explains: In my work, I always strive to create a sense of levity on the canvas.
These works were showcased in a solo exhibition in Portland, titledWeightless.
In those moments, every hint of pressure dissipates.
And I am weightless.
Portland-based artist Yellena James captures nature in abstract paintings.
She uses a combination of acrylic paint, gouache paint, and inks to create colorful compositions.
These vibrant works imagine aquatic ecosystems made up of amorphous organic forms.
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