"Each of my works invites you to connect to your feelings and gain a deeper understanding of the emotional makeup of your soul."

"Through my art I hope to touch souls and relay the concept of vulnerability is key to healing and living a fulfilled life. Using colours, shapes and a mix of materials, I explore a variety of emotions, pulling back the layers to gain deeper understanding."

Originally from South Africa, Surien has lived in Prairie Canada for nearly 20 years. During her studies in painting at Milan Art Institute, she discovered her love of painting in oils and exploring emotions through shapes and varying brushstrokes.

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"With my approach, I do not have a specific image in my mind but an emotion in my heart. I begin my paintings with a spontaneous gesture of dark colours that become the backdrop to explore lighter colours, shapes and different techniques. Then I play with textures by applying and removing layers of paint. The process is meant to be a moment of spontaneity and exploration. "