Regina Bardavid
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
My artistic journey can be best described as a voyage through imaginary landscapes, where vibrant hues and non-figurative forms converge to evoke emotions and stir the imagination. Each painting is a spontaneous exploration, a dance of intuition, and a dialogue between myself and the canvas. Inspiration also emerges from the patterns left by coffee remnants, a ritual I adopted from my time in Egypt. These diverse stimuli ignite my creativity, leading me to seek surprise and discovery in my work.
Meditation plays a crucial role in my practice, helping me enter a state of flow where paintings unfold organically. I embrace the notion of the Zone, where the act of creation feels effortless, allowing the artwork to manifest itself.
Despite studying art history extensively, I ultimately returned to my roots in abstract expressionism, finding solace in its freedom of expression.