Colour of an Object

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, March 20, 6-8 pm at Open Studio.

When we create or appreciate art, we set free the spirit trapped within. That is why art arouses such joy. Art is the emotion, the pleasure of expressing life as it is. Those who see art are moved by its passion and strength, its intensity and beauty. That is why it is impossible to separate life from art.
— Daisaku Ikeda

Colour of an Object draws inspiration from a quote by Walter Procska’s mentor, Daisaku Ikeda. The titles also reference passages by Nichiren Daishonin, an ongoing source of inspiration. Through his practice, Procska invites viewers into a dialogue between contemplation and artistic expression.

Ideas take shape through open, fluid forms, reflecting the belief that art has no boundaries. Nothing is fixed, and emotion is free to shift and transform. Each work begins with the first line placed on the surface. That line can suggest a path, a direction, an intersection, or a division. The balance of space and the sense of dimension guide the viewer’s eye through the composition.

Colour is central to the exhibition. Drawn from personal experiences and challenges, colour becomes a language of emotion within each work. Contrasting hues are thoughtfully arranged to create both tension and atmosphere. Each piece carries its own identity and encourages viewers to pause, form a quiet connection, and contemplate the creative process.

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Walter Procska was born in Quebec, Canada, and has lived in Toronto since 1994. He studied Fine Arts at Concordia University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. His grandfather and father were both painters, and from a young age, he was fascinated by watching his father mix paint and create vibrant colours. This early exposure fostered a lasting passion for art and continues to inform his practice as a means of personal expression.

Procska was awarded second place at TOMPE 2024 and is also a recipient of the Helen McNicoll Art Prize. His work has been well received by law firms and investment companies, and is held in numerous public and corporate collections, including the Art Gallery of Hamilton, Bank of Montreal, CIBC Wood Gundy, IBM Canada, Mississauga City Hall, National Bank of Canada, RSM Canada, the Sakimi Art Museum of Japan, and Toronto Dominion Bank.

Walter Procska thanks Superframe, Open Studio’s preferred framer, for their support.