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ARTIST STATEMENT
My imagery reflects profound respect for nature and a deep emotional gratitude for being able to participate. Albert Einstein once said that if a debilitated person could sit quietly in nature, absorbing the resonate healing effects, natural rehabilitation would result. I thoroughly agree. The colors in my paintings and relationships between them, are conscientiously juxtaposed to promote that vibrant healing essence.
Color, movement, night, day, light, and depth tell a story. All are part of my physical conversation with the environment. Artist's think with their hands. The imagery of my art work whether portraiture, landscape, cityscape or the lyrical use of human form, tells of my perception of the world and our existence in it.
My name is Joan Leal Carter. My life and work is testimony to the healing power "art" can bring into one's existence. Through my art, I give back into that creative force, which we are all able to draw from.
Who doesn't feel better after a walk in the woods or loosing oneself in a city skyline, at night? My own paintings, etchings, and pastels are created as celebration of recovery from traumatic brain injury and paralysis. My work is meant as a gift to those who still struggle to get there. Perhaps they, and others, will also feel the power available in nature/art. I paint what's important to me, the things I don't want to forget.