Exhibition - seeing the forest

Chinese Brush PaintingSumi-e ArtCanadian ArtistDonna Child Fine Art
Written By Laura Beaton
Radiant Beams, Chinese Brush Painting on Japanese paper; 40"x26"

RADIANT BEAMS; Chinese Brush Painting on Japanese Paper; 40”hx26”w, Birch Gallery Substrate

Join me on Saturday November 1st between 4:30-7pm to celebrate the opening of ‘Seeing the Forest’.

I am joined by fellow artists Garth Armstrong, Tony Biano and Agata Wisinewski as we celebrate the forest.

On exhibition will be 10 art pieces, 9 of which were created specifically for this show at the Donna Child Fine Art Gallery. These 9 pieces have not been publicly displayed until now.

For me, ‘Seeing the Forest’ is a meditation on the delicate thresholds between reality and imagination, where snowy trees rise in quiet grace beneath magical skies. My work invites viewers into mystical landscapes and ethereal realms where simplicity and stillness open the way to deeper seeing. Rooted in the Zen spirit and inspired by the traditions of Chinese and Japanese art techniques, these pieces are less depictions of place than essences of moments. Here, forests are not merely gatherings of trees, but living presences that hold the quiet wisdom of the earth, offering sanctuary and inviting us to pause, listen, and see with more than our eyes.

Laura Beaton

Laura Beaton is a Canadian visual fine artist working in Chinese Brush Painting, Sumi-e, mixed media, and Western contemporary abstraction. Her practice brings together Eastern brush traditions and expressive Western abstraction through colour, movement, atmosphere, and intuitive composition. Using earth tones, vibrant accents, organic forms, and layered gestures, she creates works that feel both grounded and expansive, inviting calm, reflection, and emotional connection.

 

Her abstract compositions often suggest natural rhythms, trees, landscapes, and structures of growth without relying on literal representation. Through a thoughtful balance of stillness and energy, soft tones and bold movement, Laura creates visual harmony across the surface. Her work reflects an ongoing interest in presence, coexistence, resilience, and the relationship between nature, culture, and personal experience.

Laura has exhibited in Canada and internationally, with work shown in galleries, museums, juried exhibitions, cultural institutions, and community arts initiatives. Her paintings are held in private, corporate, and public collections, including collections connected to Canada, China, and international patrons. In addition to her studio practice, she contributes as a speaker, juror, consultant supporting artists through mentorship, professional strategy, and community engagement.

https://LauraBeaton.com
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