Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to a passionate abstract painter whose process is both emotional and inspiring. Starting with watercolours and woodcut prints in the 1960’s, Lila Lewis Irving’s artistic voice has evolved dramatically over the years. After thoroughly exploring literal subject matter through watercolours and printmaking for decades, Irving broke through to the adventurous world of abstract expressionism in 1990. Since then, she hasn’t looked back.

Irving’s dramatically large canvases – filled with gestural shapes, sophisticated compositions and bold colours – are the result of powerfully tapping into emotions, intuition and creativity while shutting off the “thinking brain” as much as possible. Her life-long commitment to spontaneity is inspirational.

I’ve had the joy of seeing Lila Lewis Irving’s work installed in a wonderful client’s home. Her pieces are at once bold, powerful, harmonious and deeply engaging.

Today I have a real treat for you – a beautiful mini documentary offering a rare glimpse into Lila’s deeply intuitive, private and emotional process. Lila says her greatest achievement is simply being able to paint for 50+ years. Painting for passion and not for profit has certainly served Lila well. Her work has been significantly represented in both private and public art collections.

Appassionata from Joel-Adam Powley on Vimeo.

Director + Producer – Joss Monzon
Director of Photography – Chris van Dijk
Camera + Editor – Joel-Adam Powley

Wishing you a day, an hour, or even a moment when you are able to turn off your thinking brain and immerse yourself fully in your intuition. If Lila is any example, this courageous and creative exercise can offer rather stunning results.

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