Serenity is an exhibition of Ms. Geraghty's Sumi-e work.
Sumi-e means: Ink Painting.
Subtle shades of black ink on white paper, simple, elegant and serene.
Simplicity is the most outstanding characteristic of Sumi-e. An economy
of brush strokes are used to communicate the essence of the subject.
In this exhibit you will
see my work for the past 5 and half years. I have had the pleasure to
be a student of Master Jan Zaremba. I have always loved the flow and
movement of line. This is the most important aspect of Sumie. The lines
should have movement but be executed with grace. Painting is like watching
lines flow on the surface of water. People rarely take time to observe
the simple movements of other creatures living out their natural existence.
Simple movement becomes beautiful. I'm able to capture that elegance
with lines. Color should be as rich as the spirit that I am trying to
portray. In Sumie I can capture the tranquility - Serenity of the moment.
About Teacher/Artist -
Master Jan Zaremba studied with the living national treasure of
Japan - Master Hisashi Ohta for 3 years as his first student. For 18
years, he taught at the Japanese Cultural Center in California and has
exhibited in Japan, Korea, and Germany, as well as the U.S.
