Mixed media – Title: Whirling Grace

The artwork, titled “Whirling Grace,” hopefully seamlessly combines the techniques of oil ink painting and photography, creating a vivid tapestry of color and emotion.The idea behind “Whirling Grace” is to capture the fluidity and dynamism of a dancer immersed in an ethereal, dream-like environment, where reality and imagination entwine in a beautiful embrace. My envision a seamless blend of the dancer’s movements with the abstract elements surrounding her. In this scene, the vibrant red leaves symbolize hope and vitality, as they gracefully carry her upwards into the air, suggesting a poignant journey towards freedom. Each detail meant to enhance the sense of weightlessness, evoking feelings of liberation and ascension, as if the dancer is not just performing but transcending the physical boundaries that confine her. The delicate interplay between the painted leaves and the sharper photographic elements encapsulates a moment of transcendence, the intricate balance between nature and human experience. This balance, reminding us that amidst chaos, beauty and grace can still flourish, offering a glimpse of serenity and hope for all who take a moment to truly see.

Sailor

My dad was at sea from very early age, the story in the family is from thirteen on, but for sure a from sixteen, as I found a sea passport. In these images I combined my father’s old photos and my own monotype graphic art

Graphic art – monotype

Sea, ocean, movement. That was the inspiration for these monotype prints. The first image is in display at an art exhibition at the moment.

“Magnified Elegance”

I was playing with this image and, as pointed out in the previous post I really have difficulties naming my artwork – my first initial thought was menopause – just because my sister used to use the handheld fan due to menopause. But it was maybe a bit tacky. I don’t know – and this is actually my sister holding the fan. Next option was hot flash. No?

My artwork portrays a woman in vintage clothing holding an ornate fan. The magnifying glass held by someone’s hand is focusing on the person’s torso, making the details of the clothing and fan more prominent. The background is dark and indistinct, drawing attention to the central focus created by the magnifying glass. The ethereal quality of the image due to its color grading adds to the overall mood of the artwork moody tone,

As for the explanation, the title “Magnified Elegance” reflects the central focus of the magnifying glass highlighting the intricate details of the clothing and fan. The name also tries to capture the elegant and vintage nature of the subject matter.

Below you can see the different version I did of this. Do you have any preference ?

No name – Contemporary art

I did these color versions because I had time in hand and wanted to once again see which worked the best. At least at the time I did these, the two with the signature I considered the best.

Contemporary art with an abstract background or is it? A cityscape – should I have named these “Alone in the City”?

The process of naming your creations can be as important as the work itself, as it sets the tone and context for the viewer, I know this. One approach is to consider the central theme or feeling of your work. What emotions or messages do I want to convey? Additionally, I could draw inspiration from various sources such as literature, poetry, or even song lyrics. So why am I having so much trouble with this… something to ponder on

It’s also valuable to bounce ideas off others, this time it is you viewers as sometimes an outsider’s perspective can offer a fresh and insightful angle.