kari serrao
Fine Art
48 × 24 inches oil paint, oil pencil and encaustic on panel
The pink that permeates this work speaks to the colour of bauxite and one of my earliest childhood memories. The encaustic overlay on the figures dresses serves to differentiate them from the background while maintaining the hollow nature of the sense of being “other”
48 × 24 inches oil paint, oil pencil and encaustic on panel
The pink that permeates this work speaks to the colour of bauxite and one of my earliest childhood memories. The encaustic overlay on the figures dresses serves to differentiate them from the background while maintaining the hollow nature of the sense of being “other”
40 × 30 inches. oil paint, oil pencil and encaustic on panel
Based on a photograph of me and my younger sister..
The pink that permeates this work speaks to the colour of bauxite and one of my earliest childhood memories. The encaustic overlay on the figures dresses serves to differentiate them from the background while maintaining the hollow nature of the sense of being “other”
48 × 36 inches. oil paint, oil pencil and encaustic on panel
Foogy Dagger was my childhood imaginary friend…
The pink that permeates this work speaks to the colour of bauxite and one of my earliest childhood memories. The encaustic overlay on the figures dresses serves to differentiate them from the background while maintaining the hollow nature of the sense of being “other”
48 × 36 inches. oil paint, oil pencil and encaustic on panel
Based on a “first day of school” photograph
The pink that permeates this work speaks to the colour of bauxite and one of my earliest childhood memories. The encaustic overlay on the figures dresses serves to differentiate them from the background while maintaining the hollow nature of the sense of being “other”
24 × 18 inches oil paint, & oil pencil on panel
The pink that permeates this work speaks to the colour of bauxite and one of my earliest childhood memories.
The Scarlet Ibis is the national bird of Trinidad & Tobago
24 × 18 inches oil paint, & oil pencil on panel
The pink that permeates this work speaks to the colour of bauxite and one of my earliest childhood memories.
Parrots are indigenous to Trinidad & Tobago and are viewed by some as a guide, teaching us to speak from the heart
8 × 10 inches. oil paint, oil pencil on panel
Her name was “Cockette” and she was my first pet, one morning I found her laying on the bottom of her cage, I thought she was asleep….
The pink that permeates this work speaks to the colour of bauxite and one of my earliest childhood memories. The encaustic overlay on the figures dresses serves to differentiate them from the background while maintaining the hollow nature of the sense of being “other”
The Scarlet Ibis is the national bird of Trinidad & Tobago
11.5 inches diameter x 1” deep
Oil paint on panel in bespoke brass frame
24 × 30 inches. oil paint, oil pencil and encaustic on panel
They were the days of “children should be seen and not heard” - I was less than successful at this…..
The pink that permeates this work speaks to the colour of bauxite and one of my earliest childhood memories. The encaustic overlay on the figures dresses serves to differentiate them from the background while maintaining the hollow nature of the sense of being “other”
12 × 9 inches, oil and patriotism on panel
He may look like a totally laid back kind of guy, but do not be deceived…
12 × 9 inches, oil and patriotism on panel
The largest population of these majestic creatures is found right here in Canada, they are generally slow moving and sedentary but when provoked can be defensively aggressive and move very quickly despite their size…..
Like the Moose we too must move quickly to thwart the repeated call to join our neighbours to the south, NO 51!
12 × 9 inches, oil and patriotism on panel
They may look cute but don’t get up in their business or you’ll regret it……
12 × 9 inches, oil and patriotism on panel
The Loon is the official bird of the province of Ontario. Considered a symbol of tranquility, here she id defending that peace by reminding others to respect our southern border.
12 × 9 inches, oil and patriotism on panel
The Canada goose, known for loyalty, they mate for life, their V shaped flight formation demonstrates cooperation and they are fiercely protective of their nests. Like the goose we must stand together in loyalty of our our home and our freedom…..
12 × 9 inches, oil and patriotism on panel
Do not be deceived by the benign appearance of this industrious little guy; hard working and resourceful this resilient animal is known for it’s ability to adapt and overcome challenges.
A true Canadian symbol who’s traits mirror those of all of us at this particularly turbulent time……
8 × 10 inches. oil paint, oil pencil on panel
Piggy and Porky. Upon arrival at home, Piggy, refusing to be constrained by the bounds of captivity took flight, their love was not meant to be…
The pink that permeates this work speaks to the colour of bauxite and one of my earliest childhood memories. The encaustic overlay on the figures dresses serves to differentiate them from the background while maintaining the hollow nature of the sense of being “other”
9 × 12 inches. oil paint, oil pencil on panel
Perdy and Picou, a perky pair of parakeets that someone absconded with in the night…
The pink that permeates this work speaks to the colour of bauxite and one of my earliest childhood memories. The encaustic overlay on the figures dresses serves to differentiate them from the background while maintaining the hollow nature of the sense of being “other”
A giant peony rendered in oil over 20 @10” sq panels. 56” x 45”
“Verisimilitude” - The appearance of being real or true. A poignant theme in our current age…..
11 x 8.5 inches, oil on panel
I actually have no problem with art on mugs, prints or merchandise derived from original artwork at all (hence my print shop) it’s just not where I want my work to go right now….
48 × 24 inches oil paint, oil pencil and encaustic on panel
The pink that permeates this work speaks to the colour of bauxite and one of my earliest childhood memories. The encaustic overlay on the figures dresses serves to differentiate them from the background while maintaining the hollow nature of the sense of being “other”