Nestled - Michelina Williamson

Michelina Williamson is a painter who began her art practice as an experimental filmmaker. Williamson graduated from the Ontario College of Art’s New Media program in 1991 and exhibited work in Toronto, Montreal and Germany. In 2010, she obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Ontario College of Art and Design University and the next year took up painting.

'With the painting Nestled, I explore the coexistence between human habitation and nature. This painting was inspired by my visit to Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland.

In this painting, you’ll find homes nestled within the lush green landscape. Majestic mountains in the background emphasize the scale of the natural surroundings. Tranquil movement is evident in the subtle ripples of the bay. All these elements work together to create a sense of peace and harmony.

Through colour and composition, I strive to reveal the emotion held within places as well as the emotion we give to them that then manifest into our personal experiences. My process involves working from my photographs, sketches and memories. I use a minimalist approach to painting in that I strip down a scene or subject to its essence. Then I use only what I feel is necessary to convey the emotion held within and infuse those elements with rich, bold colours. My painting process is a delicate balance between colour and composition choices and the intuitive expression of paint application'. 

Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Nestled and image what it’s like to live amongst the natural beauty.

• Nestled
• 18”x24”inches
• Acrylic on canvas
• Original Art