Raquel Roth

 BIOGRAPHY

Raquel Roth is an award-winning, Halifax-based acrylic artist. Originally from Trinidad, she is inspired by bold colours and the beauty of natural elements, especially florals. She utilizes a variety of colour palettes to celebrate the intricate patterns of shadow, light and movement found in nature. Her work is colourful, often has a touch of whimsy and ranges from the traditional still life to more abstract explorations of her love of flowers. She often paints intuitively, letting each piece develop in spontaneous ways. Negative painting is frequently used to depict background foliage and a sense of depth, while multiple thin layers of glazes add to the vibrancy of her work.

Her work can be found in shows and galleries throughout Canada and in private collections across North America and internationally. She is a juried active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists.

ARTIST STATEMENT

“It’s a daunting process to “start” one’s art career relatively late in life. Instead of art school, I went to dental school and practiced for many years as a dental clinician. After starting a family, I decided to change my lifestyle to allow more time at home and so I made the big decision to give up a private practice and instead teach dentistry part-time at the local University. I was able to take an introductory course to acrylics a few years ago and have loved the sense of peacefulness and accomplishment that I get in front of the easel ever since. I feel fortunate to have found a few fellow female artists locally, that have graciously mentored me through the process of being vulnerable and showing my work for others to enjoy. Through social media, I have been truly grateful for the support and encouragement I have received from the artist community. It makes me feel like part of a large welcoming family and gives me the confidence to experiment and to spread my artistic “wings.”