"The Beginning" by Monika Kupiec, Heavy Texture Acrylic

DETAILS: 24" x 36" x 2"  Heavy Texture Acrylic Original Artwork 2023 ABOUT THE ARTIST: Monika Kupiec My art is an expression of presence and connectivity. Having moved from Chicago to Hawaii in 2014, I developed a profound appreciation for nature, which became a significant inspiration for my work. It was my love for surfing that led me to embark on my self-taught journey of painting in 2019. However, a few months later, I experienced a traumatic surf accident that kept me out of the water. Paradoxically, this absence heightened my ability to translate my emotions onto canvas. The intuitive movement and colors I employ in my heavy texture art are not merely intended to be admired; rather, they serve as a means to help you forge a connection with your own emotions and navigate the obstacles you encounter in life. Similar to a wave, we need both the gentle swells and the tempestuous storms to become fully aware of our wholeness. With my EnergyPortrait series, I serve as a guide, offerin