As a young boy growing up in a small town in Massachusetts, Christopher James would spend much time exploring the ponds and woods that surrounded his home. Here he developed a deep love of nature which can be seen in his paintings of birds, butterflies and foliage. Later he would find himself enjoying the ocean and shoreline along Long Island as well, inspiring for his art of seashells and coastal life.
“Our world is alive with the beauty of nature. If I am able to capture just a hint of this wonderful feeling nature provides, as an artist then I am truly grateful.”
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Ivo studied Mural Painting in the Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria. He has exhibited widely in museums and commercial galleries across Europe and North America and is the recipient of numerous prestigious grants and mural commissions.
His paintings are meditative works, created through the layers of various colors and textures - like the layers of leaves on a woodland floor, each leaf adding a new level to my understanding of nature.
Overall, Ivo’s goal is to somehow capture the fragility and beauty of natural forms and attempt to reclaim the experience of the outdoors in his Toronto studio.
