BIO Hi, I am Gun Legler from Sweden. I live together with my cat Simon in a little village near Gothenburg On the outside I am old, but young inside :-) For so long I can remember, I have enjoyed expressing myself through any kind of art or craft. Until I was 40 I worked as a child psychologist and pre-school teacher, but after that I said goodbye to my profession and began studying at an art school. There I stayed for four years, mainly learning Graphic art (etching, dry needle and linoleum cut). I was a lousy oil painter, that medium did not fit me at all, watercolor I liked better. For many years I made collages of different kind, watercolor and textile. I grew up with a mother that sewed and a father that built violins, so I early fell in love with textures of many kinds. I have now abandoned making textile collages, but I realize that I work much in the same way with my computer art. I take a piece here and a piece there and try to make a whole of it. And I am madly in love with textures of all kinds, I can sit for hours just playing with different colors, textures and filters, making backgrounds just for fun (and for upcoming images). I work very much by intuition when I make an image, experimenting wildly with layers, textures, color and light. But the form is equally important, that�s what Graphic school taught me. I have seldom a clear inner image when I start creating, it is more a feeling I want to express. The process can be quite unconscious to me for a long time. The image gradually takes form, and become clearer to me. What I want with my images is to reach the feelings of the viewers, to make them look into their own inner being and respond in any way, regardless of which feeling is evoked.
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I am Gun's daughter Lena (zitalena@gmail.com). I am so, so sorry to tell you all that mom passed Tuesday morning, Feb 8 2022, Swedish time. No panic, no pain, no regrets. So peaceful. I tried to get a message about this on my moms latest picture, but now I can't find it. But now I have her computer and can log in. Please email me if you want. Thanks to all. Mom really loved the community!! Her gallery will live on. I have changed the address to mine, because me and my brother really would LOVE to keep her gallery open. Love to all.
Comments (16)
thesymphonyofthelife
i like the effect and the shade of the colros. the from are cool. it's an excellent composition. have a good day
cbender
i don't know exactely what to say about this one... it's intense... a very "dense" mood here... dark...?!? yes - i guess... not really sure about it... too many different thoughts in here... i am really cougth by this "turning" effect you put in here... the dynamics... cool compo :)
Sylvaine
Do you think the hand will be able to reach the feets...seems you try to bring fire to the "Belle au Bois Dormant"...Soon a Prince might arrive and awaken her.
wildfire2003
I know exactly what you are saying here, I agree! Beautiful colors and mood!
SirJohn
I can truly see the darkness behind this creation Gun. This is like the dark, self destructive downward spiral that lies hidden behind so many eyes. There are times when for some people the weight of the world seems like it is too much to bear... and sometimes during those times it seems as if it would be better if the burden were gone. For anybody who has suffered these feelings, it can be dark and lonely. This image to me represents that darkness. However, I do indeed see something positive in this creation. I see light. When one becomes ensnared in the downward spiral it can be hard to find that guiding light... that light of hope. Keep clinging, keep hanging on. The light is there, even if it can't be seen at the moment. (I know, I have been there) Thank you for sharing this Gun, and thank you for all of your wonderful support. You truly are a friend.
cynlee
too many have left only to be too late to regret their decision, thankful some are given another chance at life... the spin is a drain on our soul... shiver, close to the heart or more the madness that lurks in our head & very well done xo
Akinom
Love that turning effect! ... Yep, the blues is like a spiral that draws you down!
Zabeth
It has something! It just caught my attention... Very deep compo! Have a great day!
logiloglu
a wonderful image, the titel adds perfect.expressive collage art. #:O)
Tommy3D
Very important work Gun!! Daily stress and demands made on people along with other troubles push some to the breaking point. If we go out of the way to be kind to all who we meet maybe that could help. Thank you for this image.
Synapse
A very dark and dizzying one here Gun... the colours suggest something else, but above all the angle and her pose look as though she's frantically trying to escape something, or shrug something off. So many interpretations can spring to mind here... cool one again!
Margana
Love how you 'paint' with your camera. Always love to see your work.
addiek
Attack of the spin doctors!!! Cool work!
catmandennis
Just another example of your great, expansive artistic talent. Thank for sharing this with us.
borsy
Excellent!!!
sossy
fantastic composed impression full of emotions and inspirations! ;o)