Snowy Sakura-GSY Gallery Archive Collection 2018
This rare piece, recently revealed from the GSY Gallery Archive, is now making its market debut after five years. This marks its first appearance since its initial release, bringing a distinctive allure to its presence.
Shizico Yi painted this piece plein air to celebrate the arrival of spring during the late March Equinox in 2018. Despite an unusual cold front bringing snow to London during this time, the Sakura in Shizico's garden emerged resilient and captivating. While early tulips succumbed to frosty rains, the enchanting beauty of the Sakura served as profound inspiration for Shizico, culminating in the creation of this painting.
On a side note, this piece carries profound significance as one of the few works Shizico undertook since the loss of her beloved dog to a long-term illness later, the loss of her partner. The impact of these losses left Shizico unable to paint for years, and it wasn't until later in 2022 that she began to find her way back to canvas.
Grief is a recurrent theme in her works. Through her art practice and gardening, Shizico sought solace, truth, and strength in the act of living.
Her paintings, sculptures and installations were born from a complex journey of loss and rediscovery, encapsulates powerful chapters in Shizico's artistic and personal narrative.
- Dimensions: 60 x45.5 CM :
Height: 23.82 in (60.5 cm) x Width: 17.92 in (45.5 cm) x Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
- Medium: Gesso, Oil, Acrylic on canvas
- Style: Post impressionism
About the Artist
Shizico Yi is available with GSY Studio, contact us here at Official website.
Dr. Shizico Yi is a London based artist, working on installations, films and paintings; the documentary nature of her work often concerns about the loss, repetition, the everyday subject and memories .
With design and film background, Shizico combines her interests making installation projects which relate to artist's personal life in relation to the society and human condition at large. Shizico Yi holds a PhD in Fine Art awarded by UEL, UK 2017; she had completed a Master in Fine Art with a BA in Womenswear from UAL. London.
She is also the Winner of Women Film Makers: Best Shorts Competition 2013 Los Angels. USA.
Note:
-We offer you Artist's Lifetime Warranty for the original artwork. Please keep the Certificate as the proof, if in need, just contact us for the conservation process.
-Commissions Welcome.
-Frames in the pictures are not included. If you need advice on framing, just give us a shout.
