Tania Canteli (Spanish, born in 1979)
Tania Canteli is a self-taught contemporary painter working primarily in multi-layered abstracts of acrylics on canvas.
Born in Northern Spain, where she lived until her early 20s, she exhibited a fascination for modern art from an early age. Cubism and Post-Impressionism were her favorite movements at the time, due to its apparent simplicity, yet alluring appeal.
During the college years, she traveled through Europe and lived in Spain and the United Kingdom, moving later on to New York City to pursue studies and a career as a Fashion Designer. The blend of textiles in fashion colors, modern architecture, and discovering contemporary art, helped her transition towards abstraction.
The color palette and dominant water theme is deeply rooted in her experience growing up in the North coast of Spain; a place infamous for its inclement weather, deep forests on intimidating mountains, rough coastline, and moody Atlantic waters.
The medium of choice is acrylic on canvas. “I have a fascination for abstraction, the apparently random combinations on the canvas, yet with the integrity and beauty through color balance. In my paintings I try to create a harmony and balance through the use of contrast and blur. I hope that the viewer can experience the painting with feelings that change over time, being these open-ended art pieces that would look different depending of each person’s life experience"
Her formal education includes a Business degree from Universidad de Oviedo (Spain), Fashion Design F.I.T. NYC, and a Masters of Education; her professional background has centered in both Fashion Design and teaching. She now resides in the Hudson Valley, New York (USA).
Tania Canteli is a self-taught contemporary painter working primarily in multi-layered abstracts of acrylics on canvas.
Born in Northern Spain, where she lived until her early 20s, she exhibited a fascination for modern art from an early age. Cubism and Post-Impressionism were her favorite movements at the time, due to its apparent simplicity, yet alluring appeal.
During the college years, she traveled through Europe and lived in Spain and the United Kingdom, moving later on to New York City to pursue studies and a career as a Fashion Designer. The blend of textiles in fashion colors, modern architecture, and discovering contemporary art, helped her transition towards abstraction.
The color palette and dominant water theme is deeply rooted in her experience growing up in the North coast of Spain; a place infamous for its inclement weather, deep forests on intimidating mountains, rough coastline, and moody Atlantic waters.
The medium of choice is acrylic on canvas. “I have a fascination for abstraction, the apparently random combinations on the canvas, yet with the integrity and beauty through color balance. In my paintings I try to create a harmony and balance through the use of contrast and blur. I hope that the viewer can experience the painting with feelings that change over time, being these open-ended art pieces that would look different depending of each person’s life experience"
Her formal education includes a Business degree from Universidad de Oviedo (Spain), Fashion Design F.I.T. NYC, and a Masters of Education; her professional background has centered in both Fashion Design and teaching. She now resides in the Hudson Valley, New York (USA).