Teyjah McAren

Teyjah’s inspirations for art stems from important relationships and mentors who have moved her along the artistic journey. Donna Baspaly who worked mostly with semi-abstract styles inspired her love of the abstract; Robert Genn motivated her with his amazing intellect and talent; Mary Todd-Beam who was ‘experimental’ in her work unbridled Teyjah’s spirit of exploration with technique; and Gerald Brommer’s way with design and composition also influenced Teyjah’s own works.

Teyjah’s favourite artists include: Friedrich Hundertwasser who uses lots of colour and displays a sense of fun with his work; Stuart Davies, who uses abstract shapes in a profound way; Mark Tobey with his amazing ‘line work’; Kandinsky who is a founding member of abstract expressionism; Matisse for his use of colour; Jackson Pollock for his unique approach to depicting the world around him; and Robert Rauschenberg, whom Teyjah believes really helped her to modernize art.