JoAnn Z Bland Art Collection-

                 About the Artist: 

   JoAnn Z Bland is a Ukrainian-American abstract artist primarily utilizing acrylic on canvas in her work.  Born in the historical south-western part of the Soviet era Ukraine, JoAnn developed an early appreciation for the beauty of the lush landscapes of the Subcarpathian region of Bukovyna, and the diverse architecture represented by Vienna Secession, Neoclassicism, Baroque, Goth, Byzantine, and even some elements of Cubism architectural styles one would find in her hometown of  Chernivtsi.  JoAnn enjoyed drawing and painting anything she'd see around her at a very early age.   During her middle school years she enrolled in a focused Art School where she learned variety of techniques, disciplines, and most of all, freedom of artistic expression.  In 1989, at the age of 14, everything changed when her family immigrated to the United States.  Life happens, and  JoAnn's artistic endeavors came to a halt for a period of time.

   Years passed when JoAnn returned to her artistic expressionism while living with her own family in Mid-Michigan.   She started exploring  creativity through interior design by picking up paint and canvas in order to create meaningful custom wall decor for her own home.  The rest was history as she got  immersed in self education and experimentation with various mediums.

                                  "Time and distractions fade away when I apply medium on canvas."

    During that period of time, her biggest inspirations were black and white photography, monotonous-bold abstracts, mix of modern and vintage objects/architecture, and the mysterious woods of Tim Burton productions.  The next thing she knew she was getting requests from friends for commission paintings and invitations to display at public venues in the area.
   Today, JoAnn and her family reside in Indiana where she continues to challenge herself and explore new textures and techniques.  She is currently represented by several local galleries on the north side of Indianapolis. In 2023 she was invited to participate in the East Village Art Collection exhibit in NYC called "In the Moment."   Her work has also been awarded in the top winning category with Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery during the 13th " Women in Art" exhibit 2024. 

    "I like to think of my art as a multi-layered experience which represents connection and admiration for classic and modern; simple and complex; organic and refined; vintage and new.  My focus of interest will keep changing over time, but one thing will remain constant, awareness of the world we live in and evolution through my artistic expression. "  JoAnn Z Bland

                                  "Learn the rules like a pro, and you can break them like an artist."
                                                                          Pablo Picasso