Gerry Hogoboam
Gerry Hogaboam is celebrating her golden years through her passion for painting and life-long learning. Her memories are marked by art-making activities that are foundations for her current work: designing her dolls’ clothes, sculpting, coloring and painting as a child; discovering the magic and mystery of contemporary art during her year at the Sorbonne; exploring colour and design as an avid gardener in adulthood.
A retired educator, Gerry enjoys the tranquility of rural-life in an 1840 Loyalist cottage close to the historic towns bordering the lake in eastern Ontario. She continues to develop her technical skill and personal style through daily painting, local and international workshops and mentorship. From 2006-2017, Gerry studied watercolour and acrylic painting at the Haliburton School of Art & Design.
Her memories and emotions are evoked in her colourful and textured impressionist and abstract style. She is a frequent finalist and award winner in regional juried shows, and an active member of local art organizations. Through her art, Gerry shares her joy, in life and in creating, with the viewer.
“My contemporary art is influenced by post-impressionist artists such as Matisse. I paint still life, floral and interior scenes to capture the intimacy, beauty, utility, and imperfections of my real and imagined personal spaces.
Throughout the year, the bouquet of flowers on the windowsill heralds the changing seasons; tulips announce spring’s arrival (in the garden and in a vase). Red tulips, symbols of love and affection, perfectly accessorize my home and table as the family gathers to celebrate its many birthdays that happen in spring. Sailing replaces skiing, upcoming graduation and wedding plans are shared, the year’s garden projects discussed, summer travel plans revealed, and so on – a time of renewal and anticipation.
Hopefully, inspired by my painting, the viewer will take a bouquet of red tulips to someone special…”