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By Elisa Mantovani Reference Number: 1203984
Written Statement
Art works + creative process
Additional sketches + experiments
Photographs
The study of art presents itself with no restrictions, which is why this path has become my goal. The arts have helped me change my approach to learning and I have come to realize the importance of both critical and creative thinking in everything I do. Creativity is something often lost in education, which is why I aim to dedicate myself to salvaging it in my future career. I am applying for a Foundation Year to expand my knowledge within the countless aspects of arts and improve my proficiency. I have learned to build on general insights and inspirations, which are usually obtained by observing another piece of work or shaped by my personal experiences and dreams. Art coins itself from different perspectives. Lines, shapes, values, contrast and variety, patterns, rhythm, movement, balance, unity and proportion have to be aesthetically pleasing. Usually when fixing things that seem incorrect I come up with another creative insight that I can include and this leads me further into the never ending process. Unity is one of the most important aspects of well designed art. It is the harmony and the belonging together of all the visual elements in a composition so that each contributes to the wholeness in a piece of Art. I have applied different techniques in my artwork such as printmaking, etching, oil painting, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, mixed media and photography. When working on a new idea or project I devote all my positive energy until I am satisfied with the final outcome. My motivations originate from my interests in painting, photography, design as well as my perceptions of media. More recently I have gotten insights for my paintings from literature. I usually record my dreams and analyze them to then create a piece which conveys their meaning and emotional background. This is why I set up the PowerPoint showing my finished piece following a few images of the preparatory creative sketchbook work.
Guardian of the Night
Measurements: 120 x 99.5 cm
Medium: Oil Paint Sticks + Acrylics
Technique: Painted, smeared with fingers/tissues
Date: 15th December 2011
Venomous Blue
Measurement: 66 x 99.5 cm
Medium: Oil Paint
Technique: Subtracting
Date:20th November 2011
Sense Intrusion
Measurement: 20 cm x 20 cm x 30 cm
Medium: Mixed Media
Technique: Mixed Media
Date: 8th November 2011
White Nights
Measurement: 79 x 100 cm
Mediums: Acrylics
Technique: Painted and dripped
Date: 5th October 2011
Wolf & I
Measurement: 79 x 100 cm
Mediums: Acrylics
Technique: Painted
Date:20th September 2011
Self Portrait
Measurement: 21 x 28 cm
Mediums: Watercolor, Spray Paint
Technique: Photograph, Watercolor painted, Stencils and Spray Paint
Date: 31st August 2011
The Evolution
Measurement: 64.5 x 43 cm
Medium: Watercolor and ink
Technique: Painted
Date: 18th May 2011
Bed Bugs Bite
Measurement: 79 x 100 cm
Medium: Gouache, Printmaking Ink
Technique: Stenciling
Date: 3rd March 2011
The Nightmare
Measurement: 41 x 30 cm
Medium: Printmaking Ink, Etching ink
Technique: Monoprinting, Stenciling
Date: 16th February 2011
Blue Mosque Istanbul
29th November 2011
16th October 2011
