"Abstract Beadwork" Painting Series

This series is inspired by Robert Houle’s painting, Red is Beautiful. Sharifah combines contemporary art with beadwork design in a series of acrylic paintings. A series of paintings on canvas celebrating the geometric beadwork designs of the pow wow regalia. The pow wows are a place of gathering, and of celebration of culture. The painting are an exploration of vibrant colours and geometric design. The colours evoke warmth and playfulness, and celebration. The geometric shapes are designed to please and attract the eye of the artist, as well as the viewer. This series in creation had a purpose, it was to heal and uplift. Titles: 1) “Love Will Remain” 2) “One More Time” 3) “Still Here” 4) “Always Remembering”