Stacy Sakai ~ Fine Art

After the ‘Interspace’ Painting Performance

Stacy — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 02:42:42 +0000

Here are some additional photographs from the Interspace photoshoot…

After the performance

Painted elbow length gloves

Stacy Sakai relaxing on the stage after the painting performance.

The ‘Interspace’ Painting Performance

Stacy — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:19:31 +0000

My Interspace painting is part of my current series about our connection to the Universe, and everything in it.

Creating ‘Interspace’ on a stage was very exciting! The freedom of expression was amazing! I had a photographer capture the experience, and the photos have been made into a video. The video incorporates our collaboration of painting, photography, music, and video design. I feel so honoured to have such an incredible team of artists on this video of my painting performance!!!

Photography by Dave Dutton, music by Barry Ostash of STAVOC and Steven Kitchen of Dephorm/Hologram, and video production by STAVOC.

The video can be viewed here on YouTube.

Below are some photographs from the photoshoot. All photos are credit to Dave Dutton.

The beginning of Interspace

Creating the layers

The colours developing

A quick contemplation

Stacy Sakai in front of the 'Interspace' painting

First Painting of 2012!

Stacy — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:27:28 +0000

Today, I painted my largest painting yet, five feet high and twelve feet long. It’s an abstract expressionist painting, done performance style. I’ve been planning it for months! There were so many decisions to make, and so many details to work out…

In the midst of painting, I kept thinking, I just don’t want this to end! It was incredibly exhilarating putting so much passion and energy into a such a large painting!

Soon to come: a music video featuring my painting performance, and also a very short Flash animation!

More Of My Paintings Installed

Stacy — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:42:19 +0000

The Forest Unending painting hanging in a client's bedroom. This painting has an interesting story...

The Autumn Leaf I & II paintings hanging in a client's home.

My Artwork Installed

Stacy — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:43:03 +0000

I have started a new category, ‘Artwork Installations’ to occasionally post images of some of my artwork in the homes or offices of my clients. It’s a great feeling to have my paintings chosen to be part of someone’s life – it’s such a privilege!

All images are posted with permission.

The Orion painting hanging in a client's home.

The Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1808 painting hanging in a client's condo.

The Barred Spiral Galaxy painting moved into my client's new house.

Vancouver Fashion Week at Masik Studio Nov 1 – 6

Stacy — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:05:27 +0000

It was a lot of fun attending the VIP Opening Gala for Vancouver Fashion Week! I also went back on Friday night, and again for the closing on Sunday. There was one fashion designer after another for hours each day – so many great designs! I was busy enjoying the show and having fun, but I did remember to take a few pictures. Here are a couple from the last night…

Vancouver Fashion Week

Stacy Sakai in the VIP section with Barry Ostash

Our Artistrun Collective Show at the Old Foundry Building

Stacy — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 21:08:13 +0000

Last night we had a great show. There were people waiting outside before we even opened the door! It ran from 3pm to 9pm, and there was a constant flow of people. I had several pieces up, including Birdsong and a framed Birdsong limited edition print. At the end of the evening, Auret Esselen gave a singing performance which was filmed for TV.

Here is a small selection of photos from the event…

My paintings were hung at the entrance

Birdsong with a framed print. The sheet in the middle describes the music / art collaboration between Barry Ostash of STAVOC, Steven Kitchen of Dephorm, and myself. A small device for playing a sound clip of the song was included on the sheet.

This beautifully framed limited edition Birdsong print belongs to one of my collectors. She very kindly loaned it to me to hang at my show.

Auret Esselen performing in front of my Bonanza painting, while being filmed for TV.

Another shot of Auret singing.

Stacy Sakai in the hallway of art, at the end of the night. Photo by Barry Ostash.

The artists in the Artistrun Collective art show! Left to right: Carolyn Kramer, Stacy Sakai, Jim Landecker, Rojia Dadashzadeh, and Liza J. Lee. Our collaborative pieces combining painting and photography are behind us. Photo provided by Carolyn Kramer.

‘Birdsong’ Fine Art Limited Edition Prints Now Available

Stacy — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:37:02 +0000

The Birdsong painting is now available in limited edition prints! Each of these high quality fine art prints is numbered and signed, and comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. To order a print and arrange for shipping, please send me a message using the ‘Contact’ tab above.

Technical details:
Printed on smooth fine art paper with archival inks
12.5” x 16” (image size 10.5” x 14”)
Edition of only 50
Price $100

'Birdsong' now in Ltd Edition prints!

The creation and development of this painting was also photographed, and is now featured in a STAVOC music video. The lyrics in the song were written specifically for this painting! The music video can be viewed on YouTube. Enjoy!

Upcoming Art Show at the Historic Old Foundry Building, Vancouver BC

Stacy — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 22:04:35 +0000

The Artistrun Collective QR Code Art Show takes place during the second annual Culture Days national event!

Saturday, October 1 · 3:00pm – 9:00pm

The Old Foundry Building
1790 Vernon Drive
Vancouver, BC

At the historic Old Foundry Building, the public will meet the diverse Artistrun Collective: Liza J. Lee, Carolyn Kramer, Stacy Sakai, Rojia Dadashzadeh and James Landecker. The group will unveil four newly commissioned collaborative art works on wood panels to demonstrate the “mashup” of individual art styles and mixed media, along with over 40 original art pieces. Auret Esselen will provide a live singing performance during the reception.

In addition to the sign-in book on October 1, guests are encouraged to scan the Artistrun Collective QR Code on location for a chance to win free art and prizes!

Sponsors include Fuzion Wines, Vancouver Foundation, Prosyna Communication, Pacific Coast Information Systems (PCIS), and Sound Therapy Radio.

For more information, visit http://artistruncollective.org/.

New Painting Featured in STAVOC music video!

Stacy — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:10:18 +0000

My latest painting “Birdsong” is featured in a video with music by STAVOC and Dephorm, aka Steven Kitchen. As Barry Ostash of STAVOC says, there is ‘Unity Through Music.’ This video certainly demonstrates that, with us all working together despite Steven Kitchen being across the ocean in Liverpool, UK. I love how people can be brought together through the universal language of art and music!

You can check out the video on YouTube. Enjoy!

Title page of video featuring my painting, with the STAVOC logo.

For more information on STAVOC, please see the following sites:

stavoc.com
facebook.com/stavocmusic