VIEW IN MY ROOM
United Kingdom
Drawing, Graphite on Paper
Size: 11.7 W x 16.5 H x 0 D in
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When I came across the reference photo that inspired this portrait of Jennie Rubyane of Blackpink, a very popular K-pop band, I felt completely mesmerised by it. It was totally different from the otherwise colourful, vibrant images I used to see her in. Her face appeared emerging from the shadow, her paleness, vintage clothing and gothic jewelry reminded me of an old vampire film, a sort of oriental version of Dracula's Lucy Westenra that I could imagine sleepwalk out in the Palace's garden in her white sleeping gown. Or perhaps it reminded me of those decayed yet beautiful photos you would find on the tombs in certain ancient graveyards. Every time I would see a photo like that, of a young beauty on a old, cold tombstone, my mind would start wondering about who she was as a person and how unfair it was for her to die so young and how much the people around her must have missed her. A beauty like that must have certainly been someone's most precious love and how hard it must have been to just accept to let her go. Just like Heathcliff cursed his Cathy in Wuthering Heights after her death for leaving him alone and was then haunted by her ghost, I imagined the image of this portrait to be someone's obsessive love, who refuses to die. The moment I started drawing this portrait, she ceased being Jennie, she became her ghost. I tried to exagerate the darkness all around her with heavy layers of charcoal to make it look like one of those photographs or perhaps just like the face of a ghost appearing in the dark. I don't even recall most of the process creating this drawing, I was so immersed in the dark imageries I had in my head while drawing it that I nearly felt the portrait came to life all on its own. If that doesn't spook you, I don't know what will.
Drawing:Graphite on Paper
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:11.7 W x 16.5 H x 0 D in
Frame:Black
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I am a former TV/Radio presenter, actress and singer originally from Italy, now residing in UK. I taught myself drawing and painting during lockdown 2020 and never stopped ever since so I have decided to make art my career. Artist statement: My art is a celebration through portraiture of unforgettable, strong personalities from the world of music, film and TV series . These might be from different eras and might differ in style, yet they share what I like to call "The Cool Factor". Be for their edgy looks, controversial essence or undeniable charisma, the celebrities I portray have distinguished themselves above their peers. I always felt naturally drawn and inspired by people, who like me, are unafraid of being different, recognize themselves as pioneers of new styles or trends. Before illustrating their features, I like to tune in into their energy either by watching their films or listening to their music, so that I get fully immersed into their world. They become me and I become them and only then I feel read to recreate their image onto the paper. Being familiar with their work and often with their personal life, I like to think I can see the sadness behind their smile, their real emotions showing in their eyes or in the lines appearing on their skin. My emotional connection with these celebrities become physical when I sit down to draw their features. It's a deeper level of connection revealed to me by every curve, mark and angle sculped on their face. My favourite medium for my portraits is graphite enhanced by charcoal, as it lets me easily achieve realistic results. My black and white work is what I see people love the most, especially when embellished by gold paint details. Furthermore, I do portraits in watercolour and coloured pencils, often mixing the two together as well as graphite and watercolour, an usual combination which I find quite exciting.
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