The art of C.C. Opiela is bold, dramatic, and passionate. This is an artist leaping beyond the conventions of a known reality and beckoning the viewer to follow her to enter the landscapes of infinity. With an open ended vision she peers into reality and beyond which is seen. Her paintings are a record of her mystical journeys of bright colors, light, and textures. The dance into the mysteries of life and the glimpses into the secret delights is served deliciously by her unique, creative and expansive vision. Working with experimental, mixed water-media on paper and canvas, the artist creates her expressions of an abstract world.
C.C. Opiela was born in Chicago, IL. At 16 she began her art studies at the famed Art Institute of Chicago. Her Saturday’s and free time were committed to immersing herself into her studies, fueling her passion for art, and surrounding herself with great masters of art. After attending art school, C.C continued her studies, in psychology and philosophy. The mixture of knowledge and understanding of the psyche is what allows C.C. to interpret what she reads on an emotional level and translate it into the visual medium of abstract design. She has been the recipient of many awards. C.C. has exhibited in numerous one-woman shows and her works are included in major collections throughout the US and abroad.