Carl White was born in Liverpool, England in 1969.He Studied at the Alberta College of Art & Design from 1989-1992 in Calgary, Alberta. His paintings and drawings have been featured in many solo and group exhibitions across Canada since 1992 and reside in numerous private collections nationally and internationally.
The series of paintings presents the human form as an empty vessel, open to meaning and interpretation, echoing the Zen concept of emptying the cup. Each figure is depicted with a serene simplicity, devoid of defining features or contexts that might anchor it to a specific narrative. This intentional emptiness invites viewers to project their own emotions, experiences, and thoughts onto the canvas, transforming the figure into a mirror of their inner world. Through delicate brushstrokes and a subtle play of light and shadow, the artist creates a space of contemplation where the form becomes a meditative symbol of potential and possibility, a silent dialogue between the observer and the observed.
