Monique van Someren - GAN Arts Tour

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Monique will be painting live at O'Connor Gallery. Come meet the artist and learn more about her process.

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• website moniquevansomeren.com

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Monique van Someren

Monique van Someren, a Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts graduate, resides in Elizabethtown-Kitley, Canada, with her spouse and two rescue dogs. She has always been deeply passionate about painting, drawing, and photography. Her creative journey spans several decades, resulting in a rich collection of works that bring her immense joy and fulfillment. Monique's art is a tribute to the beauty of nature and the allure of ordinary objects that often escape notice, aiming to inspire viewers to pause and appreciate the marvels of the natural world and the tiny treasures that envelop us. Monique has cultivated a profound understanding and admiration for these fascinating creatures as a seasoned macro photographer with extensive experience capturing insects in the 1000 Islands Region. Leveraging her knowledge and the vast collection of photos, she creates oil paintings themed around insects and animals, offering a unique and captivating

perspective that is sure to intrigue any art enthusiast. Monique's paintings transport insects from their natural habitats to new environments, often with an unexpected and intriguing twist. By magnifying and focusing on the intricate details of these creatures, she encourages people to perceive insects in a new light and to recognize their beauty and significance in our ecosystem. The flexibility of oil paint enables her to precisely materialize her ideas, making it the perfect medium for her work.

Overall, Monique's art reveres the natural world and its often-unnoticed creatures. Her

upcoming show at the O'Connor Gallery in September will also feature a series of still-life

paintings showcasing her favourite things.