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Eileen Miller has been painting since she was 10 years old.
She feels at times that she was self taught, although her formal education in art began in 1968, and for the next 12 years under the guidance of two renowned Hungarian artists, Herman Heimlich and Leslie Schalk. Truly her greatest influence is Marilyn Rubinstein at the Saidye Bronfman Center for the Arts, School of Fine Arts in Montreal, Canada. She had the privilege of participating in group exhibitions there, and as well, exhibited at the Galerie Klimintaris, also in Montreal. Her inspiration is not one artist in particular, it is a compilation of many. Her greatest inspiration is probably the human figure itself, and human nature, together they pose some of the most interesting subjects to create.
Her work tends to be free and painterly with contrasts of colour. Most of her figures are female, because she feel the woman's body is the most beautiful, but also stands as a personal statement for herself.She feels that she has not said everything she has to say about her work, and more soul-searching and emotion is yet to be seen in her work. She has one thousand paintings in her head, but can only do one at a time!
Eileen believes painting should have intimacy, mystery and sensuality. At its best, her work also has an edge; something in it that takes a moment, a second look, an effort to comprehend. As with all art, what you pull from her paintings depends on your own experiences - but what a wonderful opportunity to explore emotions in the sometimes bold and sometimes subtle colours. One must be aware and have the ability to understand the reality, for without that knowledge, one can never successfully, truly bring it to partial or total abstraction. Meandering back and forth from reality to abstract keeps me in perspective, a reminder that there is a reason somewhere in her mind, whether just a line or a shape for the creation of this finished painted canvas.
Painting helps keep Eileen grounded and it enables her to refocus and adjust her perspective towards life's ups and downs. She loves the use of bright and happy colours. She likes to surround herself with happiness, happy people, and positive happenings. Often times, we take life too seriously, we forget how to enjoy! Challenging her greatest fears has enabled her to live and love life. The unknown can be our worst enemy or can be our most exciting, wonderful friend. It's all a matter of how you allow yourself to perceive. Eileen is now more cognisant that the glass is half full!
Her work tends to be free and painterly with contrasts of colour. Most of her figures are female, because she feel the woman's body is the most beautiful, but also stands as a personal statement for herself.She feels that she has not said everything she has to say about her work, and more soul-searching and emotion is yet to be seen in her work. She has one thousand paintings in her head, but can only do one at a time!
Eileen believes painting should have intimacy, mystery and sensuality. At its best, her work also has an edge; something in it that takes a moment, a second look, an effort to comprehend. As with all art, what you pull from her paintings depends on your own experiences - but what a wonderful opportunity to explore emotions in the sometimes bold and sometimes subtle colours. One must be aware and have the ability to understand the reality, for without that knowledge, one can never successfully, truly bring it to partial or total abstraction. Meandering back and forth from reality to abstract keeps me in perspective, a reminder that there is a reason somewhere in her mind, whether just a line or a shape for the creation of this finished painted canvas.
Painting helps keep Eileen grounded and it enables her to refocus and adjust her perspective towards life's ups and downs. She loves the use of bright and happy colours. She likes to surround herself with happiness, happy people, and positive happenings. Often times, we take life too seriously, we forget how to enjoy! Challenging her greatest fears has enabled her to live and love life. The unknown can be our worst enemy or can be our most exciting, wonderful friend. It's all a matter of how you allow yourself to perceive. Eileen is now more cognisant that the glass is half full!
