The work of Japanese born, and now Brisbane-based artist, Ai Shah, is a well kept secret set to be unveiled at KiLN Gallery in November.
From her Highgate Hill studio, Ai develops her beautifully atmospheric photo-realist works, applying her incredible talent to the vistas of Maleny, Lismore, Elanda Point and many more.
Ai combines an Eastern aesthetic with a fascination for the Australian landscape to create her detailed works.
“It’s quite astonishing that having lived in Australia for only 12 months, Ai is able to capture the depth and detail of this landscape. She also grasps the expanse and character of the Australian landscape, and is able to depict the beautiful melancholy of this place” observes curator Tom Francis.
“My interest in landscapes comes from the feeling of building an intimate relationship with nature and society through painting. I especially enjoy the particular moment in the process of each painting when the brush becomes an instrument for breathing life into the canvas. In this series of Australian landscapes, I have been particularly struck by the way light affects the mood of each scene” explains Ai.
KiLN prides itself on showing a number of clearly talented young emerging artists each year, and is thrilled to be present Ai’s first solo exhibition, revealing her incredible talent to Brisbane audiences.
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