Elizabeth Celentano
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Maggie L Walker Governor's School.
Art V.
Artist Statement.
I intend to engage the viewer in my personal, reflective narratives. I approach art as a sort of catharsis, a way to express complex emotions of love and loathing, hope and despair. Art for me is about taking something deeply personal and making it tangible. It is a way for me, as I work on a piece, to process a specific experience or feeling.
When I first begin a piece, I start with the specific emotion I want to capture. For inspiration, I usually read old journal entries, or even spend some time writing new ones. After I decide what the essence of the work is, I use the content to guide my choice of medium and style. I prefer to work with vibrant, rich colors because I intend for my art to demand the viewers’ attention. Texture is incredibly important to me because I believe art should be more than just a medium applied evenly to a flat surface; it should have dimension to -- when necessary -- physically reach out to the viewer. When I include text, it is always my original writing because this makes me more vulnerable and therefore more personally invested in the piece. I highly value honest expression, even if it makes me or the viewer uncomfortable.
Recently, I have focused on the concept of home and its role in the relationship between the mind and self. I have evaluated this dynamic through surrealism. I plan to continue on this path to push myself in my exploration of this theme.
When I first begin a piece, I start with the specific emotion I want to capture. For inspiration, I usually read old journal entries, or even spend some time writing new ones. After I decide what the essence of the work is, I use the content to guide my choice of medium and style. I prefer to work with vibrant, rich colors because I intend for my art to demand the viewers’ attention. Texture is incredibly important to me because I believe art should be more than just a medium applied evenly to a flat surface; it should have dimension to -- when necessary -- physically reach out to the viewer. When I include text, it is always my original writing because this makes me more vulnerable and therefore more personally invested in the piece. I highly value honest expression, even if it makes me or the viewer uncomfortable.
Recently, I have focused on the concept of home and its role in the relationship between the mind and self. I have evaluated this dynamic through surrealism. I plan to continue on this path to push myself in my exploration of this theme.
My Portfolio.
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