Based on her fascination with art, dance, nature, mysticism and psychology, the paintings of Willow Arlenea reflect an intensity, spirituality and love of indigenous cultures combined with brilliant tones and fluidity of movement. Willow’s paintings are as colorful and eclectic as her life journey. The fluidity and multidimensionality apparent in her work transports the viewer into more subtle realms of experience. Geometric patterns, flows of energy, luminescence, archetypal images and ethnic designs are combined to convey the transformational journey we all share. Between earning a B.F.A. from Boise State University and a master’s degree in Transpersonal Psychology from Naropa Institute, Willow’s carer path took many twists and turns, from teaching in the public school system to watercolor painting to designing ethnic dance costumes to creating fiber wall hangings, wearable art clothing, masks and colorful collage jewelry, until her artistic exploration culminated with this stunning series of vibrant acrylic paintings with collage. Using a dramatic palette of vivid crimson, deep amethyst, bold ruby, ultramarine blue and glittering gold, Willow successfully weaves together the influence of craft, sacred energies of nature and archetypal symbolism. When she is not in her studio painting, Willow continues to explore various healing and tranformational methods.

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