
Tamara Grand
Port Moody, BC
My paintings are simultaneous explorations of what I see, where I’ve been and how I want to feel. Like me, they are multilayered, complex and full of surprises.
MessageCollection: Fractured Harmony
The Fractured Harmony collection explores the tension and interplay between contrast and cohesion, structure and flow, linearity and texture. Each piece is constructed from hand-cut papers layered across the surface, allowing bold, deliberate strokes to coexist with softer, subtler marks. The result is a dynamic visual rhythm that rewards careful observation, revealing new interactions, textures, and relationships with every viewing.
Within the series, pairs of pieces—like Sunset Bloom and Tidal Flowers—highlight complementary energies: one may carry a radiant, almost floral energy, while its counterpart evokes the expansiveness of landscape, yet both remain fully abstract. These contrasts reflect the idea that distinct elements can coexist, dialogue, and harmonize, producing a sense of discovery, tension, and delight.
Collectors who are drawn to layered abstraction, subtle surprises, and textural nuance will find the Fractured Harmony series particularly compelling. Each work invites engagement, offering moments of reflection, curiosity, and quiet joy. Whether viewed individually or as part of the series, the pieces embody a delicate balance of playfulness, elegance, and expressive depth.
Within the series, pairs of pieces—like Sunset Bloom and Tidal Flowers—highlight complementary energies: one may carry a radiant, almost floral energy, while its counterpart evokes the expansiveness of landscape, yet both remain fully abstract. These contrasts reflect the idea that distinct elements can coexist, dialogue, and harmonize, producing a sense of discovery, tension, and delight.
Collectors who are drawn to layered abstraction, subtle surprises, and textural nuance will find the Fractured Harmony series particularly compelling. Each work invites engagement, offering moments of reflection, curiosity, and quiet joy. Whether viewed individually or as part of the series, the pieces embody a delicate balance of playfulness, elegance, and expressive depth.
To learn more about my process and to watch replays of the weekly Instagram Live Show I co-host, please find me on YouTube at Tamara Grand Art.