Paintings:Recent 2007-2011
May 5, 2008
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CONTACT: lazarusi@sympatico.ca or 519-534-5346
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Welcome to Lazarus Ioannou’s recent works (2007-2011): the “OLIPHOREST SERIES”…
“Stand in the middle of a forest.Everything becomes strange but familiar, you are alone but not lonely, peaceful but wary, and feel small despite the largeness you are now a part of.
The story of all these feelings,experiences, and moods feed the passion for my expression.
Canada’s natural landscape offers a link to life on this land, reminding us that
everything is connected. In some small way I hope to capture the emotion through colour,
shape, and texture to share the journey with anyone in need of a good story.” L.Ioannou
“NORTHERN SOULS”, acrylic on wood, 48″ x 24″
"Northern Souls", any evening spent in the beauty and drama of the Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada's rural reality. July 2011.
“OLIPHOREST BLOOM”, acrylic and metallic ink on canvas, 12″ x 24″ OWNED: PRIVATE COLLECTOR
Oliphant, Ontario, Canada springs into summer with a bloom and boom of life. May 2011.
“SPRING”, acrylic and metallic ink on wood, 24″ x 24″ OWNED: PRIVATE COLLECTOR
Nothing's yet bloomed, but the baby boom is inevitable. Spring is in the trees on the Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada. May 2011.
“BIRD FACE LAKE”, acrylic on wood, 18″ x 18″
- The transitional mood and return of the birds on the thawing Lake Huron shore, Oliphant, Ontario, Canada. April 2011.
“PEACE OF PENINSULA”, acrylic on wood, 36″ x 12″ OWNED: PRIVATE COLLECTOR
Inspired by the majesty and tranquility of the Bruce Peninsula, along the end of the Bruce Trail and Niagara Escarpment. Dec.2010
“RURAL UNRAVELLED”, acrylic on wood, 36″ x 16 “
Reflecting on the lakes and stirring moments experienced by twilight on the Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada. April 2010.
“GEORGIAN GALE”, acrylic on wood, 16″ x 20″ OWNED: PRIVATE COLLECTOR
Commissioned for the Harper-Read private collection, U.K. Aug.2010. Inspired by crazy/moody Georgian Bay.
“PAPA V.”, acrylic on wood, 16″ x 16″ COMMISSIONED
"Papa V." A portrait commissioned by a wonderful family as a Christmas gift for their much-loved patriarch. Dec.2010
“LITTLE LANDSCAPES: smaller works“, acrylic on canvas, from 5×7″ to 8×10 +”
A period of 'impressionist' expression born out of my usual subject and palette, inspired by Autumn in Bruce Peninsula, Canada. Sep./Oct. 2010
“LONELY ISLAND”, acrylic on wood, 12″ x 12 “ OWNED: PRIVATE COLLECTOR
Looking west from the Lake Huron shore in Oliphant, Ontario, Canada. June 2010.
“TREE TUNNEL”, acrylic on wood, 12″ x 12″ OWNED: PRIVATE COLLECTOR
The windows to the horizon from inside the canopy of the Bruce Trail, Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada. May 2010
“ABBY’S BOUGH”, acrylic on canvas, 12″ x 12″OWNED: TONG-SCHAFFER PRIVATE COLLECTION
Commissioned to celebrate the arrival of a nature-loving couple's first child. Her constellation 'Taurus' hangs in the twilight sky. May 2010
“EAST TO BLUE”, acrylic on canvas, 12″ x 12 ” x 1.5″deep OWNED: LEVEL GALLERY PRIVATE COLLECTOR
The view travelling east along the southern Georgian Bay shore towards the Blue Mountains, Ontario, Canada. Nov.2009
“JANUARY HAZE”, acrylic on canvas, 12″ x 12 ” x 1.5″deep OWNED: LEVEL GALLERY PRIVATE COLLECTOR
Inspired by the windy, moonlit, powdered winter forests of Canada. Jan.2010
“TREE HOUSE”, acrylic on wood, 12″ x 36 ” OWNED: PRIVATE COLLECTOR
Inspired by the snow-covered evergreens of the Canadian forest, that shelter secretive birds. Dec.2009
“FALL CLOUD ROAD”, acrylic on canvas (framed), 16″ x 16″ OWNED: LEVEL GALLERY PRIVATE COLLECTOR
The vista from the rolling hills of the counties of Ontario in Autumn, October 2009
“FALL RIDE PASSENGER SIDE”, acrylic on canvas (framed), 14″ x 14″ OWNED: MARKVART PRIVATE COLLECTION
Remember the view out the car driving in the country in Autumn, October 2009
“BRUCE STORM BREWING”, acrylic , wood, 12″ x 12″OWNED: TONG-SCHAFFER PRIVATE COLLECTION
Inspired by the rolling thunderstorms over Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, August 2009.
“HUNGRY”, acrylic on wood, 12″ x 12″
Nurture in nature...
“HOMEMAKER”, acrylic on wood, 12″ x 12″ OWNED: PRIVATE COLLECTOR
Dedicated to the tireless 'moms' of the forests who live to support the next generation...
“DINNER GUEST”, acrylic on wood, 16″ x 16″
Thinking of Spring in February '09...
“LAKE HURON FISHER”, acrylic on wood, 12″ x 12″
The 5th in a series of "Peninsula People" portraits. A weathered fisherman of the Great Lakes. May2009
“OLIPHOREST MUSE”, acrylic on wood, 12″ x 12″
The 4th in a series of "Peninsula People" portraits. A beautiful local woman that inspires me. April 2009
“BRUCE COUNTY BUTCHER”, acrylic on wood, 12″ x 12″
My third painting in a series of 'Peninsula People' portraits. April 2009.
“OLIPHOREST WEAVER”, acrylic on wood, 12″ x 12″ OWNED: PRIVATE COLLECTOR
Peninsula People Portraits 2, April 2009
“OLIPHOREST HUNTER”, acrylic on wood, 12″ x 12″
First painting of new 'Peninsula People' series. A local 'self-sustaining' hunter shows respect, reflection, and maybe a bit of regret in his weathered face. March 2009
“ANATOMY OF A SNOWBALL”, acrylic on wood, 16″ x 16″
October 2008, first winter-inspired painting
“SNOW CROW STORM”, acrylic on wood, 16″ x 20″
winter works 2008
“SKETCH FOR OLIPHOREST”, acrylic on wood, 4″ x 16″OWNED: BOLTMAN PRIVATE COLLECTION
“SNOW FARMER”, acrylic on wood, 20″ x 16″
20" by 16" acrylic on wood
“MOGUL MOON”, acrylic on wood, 16″ x 16″, OWNED: PRIVATE COLLECTOR
Inspired by the moonlit ski-hills of the Blue Mountains, Canada.
“WINTER GHOSTS”, acrylic on canvas, OWNED: MUELLER PRIVATE COLLECTION
“SPANISH RIVER MOON”, acrylic on wood, 16″ x 16″ OWNED: MORGAN PRIVATE COLLECTION
“SPANISH RIVER RIDE”, acrylic on wood, 16″ x 20″ OWNED: MORGAN PRIVATE COLLECTION
acrylic on wood, 16" x 20"
“OLIPHOREST FLOOR”, acrylic on wood, 16″ x 16″
“OLIPHOREST NESTLING”, acrylic on wood, 48″ x 24″ OWNED: MARKVART PRIVATE COLLECTION
“FIRE OF DESPOND”, acrylic on wood, 16″ x 16″ OWNED: PRIVATE COLLECTOR
“OLIPHOREST TREE BIRD”, acrylic on wood, 36″ x 16″ ‘Visionary Award’ winner Apr.08
“SKETCHES for OLIPHOREST: smaller works“, acrylic on canvas, from 5×7″ to 8×10″
“FEAST FOR THE BIRDS”, Mural: house paint, metallic ink, on drywall, 10feet x 8feet
OWNED: IOANNOU-SECORD PRIVATE COLLECTION
“WOOD SAW”, acrylic and papier maché, 34″ x 7″, OWNED: Private Collector
“OLIPHOREST TREEBIRD SPRING”, acrylic on wood, 36″ x 16″
“OLIPHOREST TREE SQUIRREL”, acrylic on wood, 16″ x 36″
“PENINSULA PEOPLE”, acrylic on papier mache and wood, 16″ x 30″
“ESCARPMENT ROAD”, acrylic on wood, 16″ x 36″ OWNED: PRIVATE COLLECTOR
“BEE BOX”, mixed media: acrylic, found objects, wood, 6″w x 15″h x 5″d
“OLIPHOREST FABLE”, acrylic and papier mache on wood, 24″ x 48″ (diptych)
“OLIPHOREST TREEBIRD HAND”, acrylic on wood, 16″ x 16″
“OLIPHOREST TREE FOOT”, acrylic on wood, 16″ x 16″
When are you showing your work in Toronto. I love it.
Hi Jeff, thanks for the love. I’m talking to a few galleries in Toronto about a possible showing in the Fall and Winter ’08. This summer will be busy with shows and studio tours up north here. There’ll be an ‘Upcoming Events’ page coming soon with all the dates.
Peace, Laz.
Beautiful. You seem to have found your voice. Something uniquely Canadian, but also very modern. Haunting almost.
C. Demajo, London U.K./Toronto
You have some great work here. I like you 5 by 5 feet framed ones!