Charly Malpass

Truckee, CA

Artists Bio:

Charly’s process begins by writing a poem then allowing her words to come to life through each painting. She enjoys recreating the raw beauty of nature and her ever-changing environment. Her realistic paintings take the viewer through an emotional journey based on personal visions and dream states. Charly considers light glimmering on the water or a simple moonrise to be a part of a story; part of her visual vocabulary. Charly is currently collaborating with Encore Paint, a California based recycling company that turns discarded paint into new, usable paint for artists. Since she works with repurposed materials, sustainability has been a major theme in her recent projects, especially her murals.

Theme description:

My inspiration came from a poem I read recently by Nayyirah Washeed. She wrote, “Can we speak in flowers? It will be easier for me to understand.”

Painting murals allows me to use imagery to make a case to a broader, more diverse audience, that art not only matters, it is indispensable to create a better world. Art is a story of both intimacy and confrontation. More than ever, I feel the need to explore dynamic new ways to help us experience the beauty of the natural world, the environmental challenges we face, and the opportunities for recovery and redemption.

 

Webiste: charlymalpass.com

Instagram: @charlymalpass