About this ebook
Primal elements of water, early life, light, and reflections call forth deep meaning and messages of hope and connectionsustaining insights for us all. The oil paintings of Hawaiian koi by the artist seem lit from within by that message. Powerfully present, the koi flow in sparkling images across the canvas and across the page, beckoning us to go deeper into our own journey of understanding and potential within.
Meredith Copes work has been acclaimed as one that defies classification. It is classical in form while exhibiting a unique departure inclusive of a wide range of workincluding dreamlike aspects of surrealism, impressionistic color and light effects, with the raw immediacy of expressionism. Paradoxically, it possesses a firm grip on reality while transporting the viewer into the artists own personal suspension of space.
According to Japanese legend, if a koi succeeded in climbing the falls at a point called Dragon Gate on the Yellow River, it would be transformed into a dragon. I think Meredith has already succeeded in the art scene; she has reached perfection and her works are very inspiring. If you look closely, you can see the water moving Congrats and keep showing your good work.
Goncalo Madeira, CEO,
meetiNG Art Gallery, Lisbon, Portugal
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About the author
Meredith Cope is an award-winning artist whose work was exhibited in the Ohio Governor’s Mansion for two years. Recently she was honored as a guest artist for the Lisbon International Contemporary Exhibition in October 2013. Currently, she enjoys a presence in galleries in both the Seattle area and in Hawaii. The fluidity of water and koi are the focus of her work. She lives in Dayton, Ohio with her husband and enjoys her grown children, their families and grandchildren.
