iamgraceriza
My purpose
Everyone is welcome and belong to a community where diversity is celebrated.
My commitment is to spread awareness about mental health, addiction and other physical health issues especially for those who feel isolated and forgotten.
About
Artist: Grace Riza Ti Kieng
Originally from the Philippines with Filipino-Chinese roots, relocated to Toronto, Canada, with her mother and older sister in 1997. Here, she has pursued her passion for art. As a single mother of a teenage, her daughter, Emma-Dior, has been the inspiration behind her artistic pursuits. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, she turned to painting as a serious endeavor, finding it a therapeutic outlet for managing her fibromyalgia and PTSD. This story reflects her path towards mental health and well-being. Professionally, she has served as an administrative secretary in geriatric mental health services for over a decade. Painting stays as a personal hobby, and she has had created more than 70 pieces of art to date.
Four (4) Seasons
Story
Every season has a story.
Let me walk you through the journey.
Series #1 - Fall Collection
Autumn is a transitional season marked by the change in daylight saving time. Many people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) as the weather shifts from warm to chilly. This fall period can impact our mental health and well-being. It's a time for harvesting pumpkins and apples, celebrating Thanksgiving at the start of October, and concluding with Halloween's trick-or-treating. As we begin to dress in jackets and scarves to stay warm and don costumes for festivities, we experience a mix of emotions reflecting our inner state.
Series #2 - Winter Collection
During winter months, the sun becomes less sunny and the moon shines brighter at night. Not everyone loves the colder days but as for me this is my favourite season.
Series #3 - Spring Collection
The raining days during the springtime sometimes bring us down. The wind blows harder than the usual speed. When the rain stops, the world starts to calm down. A feeling that we seek when times get weary and lonely. However, the beauty that comes with the shades of green, when the sun becomes more sunny and brighter days start coming. The plants start to grow and blossoms to a beautiful flower.
Series #4 - Summer Collection
Everyone loves this season when we have longer summer days to enjoy the weather. The yellow shades give us hope to see a brighter day to come. We spend more time outdoors and gather with family and friends to celebrate every occasion we can do. As for me, I am not active during this season as I am sensitive with heat and the chaos around it. My art expresses more of love and romance that I have felt around this time of the year.
