The Artist Statement
Priscilla Oconitrillo
Art is crucial in my life; it connects me to my true self.
It’s not about the result but about the emotions that rise when creating an
artwork. It fulfills me. My inspiration comes from music, other artists and
humanity. I get inspired listening to music that demonstrates the reality of
the world, lyrics that are about poverty, discrimination etc. The Jamaican
singer Chronixx is one of my main inspirations. He believes there is still goodness
in humanity, and through unity, most world problems will be eliminated. It
inspires me since my main goal in life is to create a positive change in
people’s life. Through art I will be able to make people reflect on the
suffering of others. Poverty, war, racism and pollution are some of the various
topics that I am concerned about. Other inspirations come from other artist’s
works such as Solomon Adufah, a Ghanaian philanthropist and Lenoid Afremov, a
Russian-Israeli modern Impressionist. It’s eye-catching how style changes
according to culture, which relates to my second goal. I want to travel around
the world to experiment art in different cultures, specifically Africa and the
Middle East.
These two years in IB Art I have learned new techniques and I
have improved my skills. At the beginning my drawings were poor, including my
doodles, but when learning about values, negative spaces, line, composition
etc. My graphic skills improved, making it one of my strengths. By
experimenting with papier-mâché and DAS clay, I discovered that I’m good at
sculpting. When working with charcoal, India ink and any type of paint I felt
very insecure and consider it my weakness. My biggest struggle during the
course was taking risks and letting myself create art more freely, out of my
comfort zone.
Priscilla by Priscilla Oconitrillo
Oil on canvas
Chima by Priscilla Oconitrillo
Paper mache
Listen with your eyes by Priscilla Oconitrillo
Paper mache sculpture
Guided by God by Priscilla Oconitrillo
Linocut print and pen
Victimas Inocentes by Priscilla Oconitrillo
Digital Photography
White irony by Priscilla Oconitrillo
Mixed media
Investigation Workbook sample
by Priscilla Oconitrillo
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