Victoria Sivigny - ARTIST STATEMENT
“Art allows us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” Merton’s words nurture my intention to create artwork which invites the viewer to be present in the moment, intrigued by the mystery and details of the piece, while contemplating its relationship to their own lives.
I am an interdisciplinary artist and have created work in mixed media collage; assemblage; or encaustic wax painting. My work in oil and cold wax utilizes a wide variety of tools and explores abstract composition through complex and extensive layering and reduction. Each work appears timeless, exposing a history accumulated in layers evocative of ancient architectural surfaces, palimpsest artifacts, or personal life experiences. As time passes, the artist's work becomes an artifact of her creative journey. Since 2024, I have been studying through Fibre Arts Take Two Workshops the ancient weaving and textile practices of indigenous world cultures to create unique 3D abstract forms.
Achieving a balance between chance, control and authenticity informs my process-driven approach. There is an alchemy that take place while in deep conversation with the artwork, frequently permitting the piece to inform itself. Intuition, spontaneity, and a thirst for problem solving enlighten my creative process. Daily yoga and meditation practice compliments my creative philosophy as I strive to manifest this mysterious energy.
VICTORIA SIVIGNY
Abstract Artist
