Acrylic on Canvas, 18 x 18, $1700, SOLD
Acrylic on Canvas, 24 x 24, $3500
Acrylic on Paper, 30 x 23, $2800
Acrylic on Canvas, 18 x 18, SOLD
Acrylic on Canvas, 30 x 30, SOLD
Acrylic on Canvas, 36 x 48, SOLD
Acrylic on Paper, 30 X 23, SOLD
Greg Breda
In his debut show and solo exhibition entitled SEED, California native and self-taught artist Greg Breda publicly embarks on his creative career. Within this body of work, Breda explores his interest in the strength and beauty of the human spirit.
Painting acrylic on canvas and paper, Greg Breda abstracts backgrounds against realistic central themes or heads in order to persuade the viewer to conclude that compelling conditions surrounding us could be perceived merely as challenging illusions. These heads step forward into reality (realism) in an effort to describe a level of clarity that is attainable through an illuminated spirit. Every person who views these works knows these people, Breda contends. They are clearly universal reflections of us all.
Referencing nature and the language of flowers, Breda orchestrates luminous attributes (seeds) which the heads embody. In the artwork Nurture, a stalwart woman is surrounded by vibrant flowers that declare her essence, such as a blooming tree that affirms her generosity, purity and lovliness. An amaryllis speaks of her splendid beauty as she calmly waters red tulips (a declaration of love). She is a solid soul who has placed her sorrows behind her (symbolized by the purple hyacinth), as a small lilly of the valley (interpreted as a return to happiness) informs the viewer that she is in a state of bliss.
In Rose of Sharon, Greg uses the two hibiscus (rose of Sharon), known for its ability to flourish in difficult conditions. As if adorned with a wreath of victory, a young woman wears these flowers together with a group of three spheres (representing a present triune Spirit) by which she is empowered; also a recurring theme in his paintings.
Influenced by the contemporary painters Raymond Saunders, Xenia Hausner, Kerry James Marshall and Hung Liu, Breda has always been drawn to the creative process, first as a vocalist and music writer, both of which are evident in his lyrical paintings.
His extensive travels throughout the United States and abroad have equipped him to tell the stories reflective in the expressions of these portrayed heads.
Essentially what Breda strives to accomplish within this series, is to encourage the viewer to envision himself as elevated, illuminated and big.
Greg Bredas work can be unearthed and discovered in various private collections throughout California.
