"We have not inherited the earth from our ancestors,
we have borrowed it from our grandchildren."
Canadiana
landscapes
Environment Portraits
Cloudscapes
StormTrees
Shorelines
Aurora Borealis
Cinematographers soften dramatic visions with light filtered through dust. Nostalgia is represented in warmer tones, from sepia-oranges to the adjustment of the blues edges to green. Similarly, light filters through my clouds, behind trees, shining on flowers, on blades of grass. The beauty of light refracts in deep ponds. For me the transient shadows of trees are more interesting that the tree itself. The shade it brings, the clean air, a space for us to gather in collective memories.
My storm series softly edge from dark clouds to light. Strong winds prompt a dance of luminescent leaves, shimmering in reds and warm golds. In the storms, dancing trees, and the melody of night skies, my chosen memories are softened and whimsical. Bold strokes and drama add structural tension, but my work remains lighthearted, optimistic.
I strive to bring the range of color we see and feel into our limited visual form of print, paint and digital realm. A warm afternoon sun with long shadows, or the softened play of shadows through the trees--- the light in which we see things-- is what makes our memories. Our perspective, what we see with feeling, connects us.
-written by S Fuller
Cherry blossom 42” x 97”
storm tree collection
Lions game 80”x80”
canadian landscape
Genetically
Modified
Flowers
Glass Ceiling
Vintage Flower
Hamilton Standard
Fascinated by eugenics, and humanities inherent consistency at controlling our environment. Parker comments on the controlled strains of nature, and the artists’ personal aesthetics. The bold delicate blooms of transparent expression are joyous, wondrous as the artist studies natures infinite patterns.
A spiritual and scientific portal, blooms called Hamilton Standard showcase that art inspired technology and technology inspires art.
Cryoflorescent rose karen lorena parker
Feminine Wild
Fictional, Mythological
Contemporary and historical Notable Women
written by Michaela Jones
KAREN LORENA PARKER describes the soul of a modern woman with her technical and conceptual prowess. Her FEMININE WILD series visualize her unconscious thoughts about rewriting womens' stories. Earthly Aspirations: Dr Mae Jemison aims to correct the unacceptable erasure of women’s role in history by affording new visibility to forgotten figures. From the uncredited female programmers of the Fifties, to the notable esteemed black females Hollywood failed to depict when producing NASA narratives, to the women scientists overlooked and uncredited — the honest documentation of historic women and present day is critical and essential to my art’s political purpose.
VINTAGE FEMME women with a well deserved larger than life moment of triumph draw from her love of the curated fashion eras. She celebrates all facets of femininity: professional, emotional, as well moments of daily life. Contributing to the conversation and adding women to pulp-fiction’s visual library, bringing them back to the conversation.
Nadia murad last girl sketch
PULPFICTION
POLITICS
Corporate Greed
Gun Control
Parker’s contribution to political dialogue feat. Attack of 230ft Lady Justice and NRA Question Period as she flexes her voice on obstruction of justice and gun violence in the United States. Commenting on the fashion of guns and violence in the USA as well as corporate greed. Consistent themes of how to bridge divisiveness through stunning engaging romantic imagery.
biography
Parker's mother fled to Chile from the Nazi war. The Pinochet regime brought another change to build a peaceful Canadian life. Defining experiences & immigrant upbringing informs her conceptual work, which explores visual communication, fear of propaganda, injustice, corporate greed, Sci-fi views and popular culture.
A satiric play at poignant subject matter, translates divisive outrage to romanticized positive imagery inviting dialogue to create conversation and dialogue. Choosing to become an artist at 16 disappointed her immigrant parents—but instilled passion to make relevant work. A drive to master formal drawing, painting, design, & communicating concepts. Explore Parker’s collections, discover her unique voice and her self-chosen role to contribute to the world’s visual library.
Parker holds private exhibitions and viewings at her Vancouver Eastside studio, 1000 Parker street. Book online for the Culture Crawl, Parker Art Salon or art consultations.