Pen, Paint, and Paper Through Time
Paintings, Drawings, Prints and Giclees from 1970 to 2008
by Laura Basha

Reception:  Friday, December 5, 2008, 5 to 8 pm

Exhibition: December 3 to December 31, 2008

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Artist Statement

"This show is a small sampling of the various pieces and mediums with which I have worked over the last four decades. What ties the pieces together is the ongoing reflective nature that has inspired and expressed them: the resilience of the human spirit, the magnificence of our capacity to transform, re-create and heal ourselves; the poignancy and depth of our emotional life; the quest for knowledge, understanding, and compassion for our humanness; the quest for self-realization and self-actualization; the appreciation of beauty; the blessing of humor.

The animal images in the work are archetypal symbols, acting as timeless communicators that resonate non-verbal messages, stirring us in depths we cannot always articulate. The mixed media of string, flowers, leaves and photos are all elements that compose my palette.

Art is Life, life is art. Please enjpy!"

Artist Bio

Laura Basha, Ph.D., is a professional coach, educator, writer and artist, specializing in personal transformation and creative self-expression. She is a certified trainer and holds a B.A. in Fine Arts, a M.A. in Counseling Psychology, and a doctorate in Clinical and Organizational Psychology. She studied healing for 15 years and has been a consultant, educator, color artist, and personal coach for thousands of clients since 1978. 

A national speaker and accomplished artist, one of her specific passions is empowering women to bring forth their innate feminine wisdom and authenticity in such a way as to dramatically increase the health and positive self-expression of each woman's self and world.

The synthesis of Laura's work finds its expression through her Transformative Arts business: White Bird Rising. She offers individual and organizational Co-active Coaching and Advanced Leadership Development, workshops, and tailored presentations.