The Artist Statement
by Valeria Pinto
Ever since I can
remember, I have been driven to create. A canvas, a piece of paper, a camera;
they all inspire me to tell a story. I chose IB Art because this class was
going to serve as a medium for me to bring my ideas and feelings to life. Since
the beginning, a recurring imagery in my work is distorted faces and hands.
This inclination became my line of work and my inspiration. I create these
faces and hands in order to reflect the inner self and how I perceive the
spiritual world.
My work is
distanced from reality because reality does not capture the essence.
Reality is
deceiving.
Throughout my
creative process I have encountered many technical and emotional difficulties
that have strengthened my work. I have also faced issues regarding painting
with both oils or acrylics. I overcame these obstacles by finding other mediums
and techniques in which I can express my ideas. Some of them include textiles,
tie-dye, sculptures, and printmaking. These mediums and techniques have helped
me express the idea of dehumanization through face distortion, which has been
the central theme of my work.
One of the
biggest influences of my work is Egon Schiele. Even though the influence from
Gustav Klimt’s work is noticeable in his, Schiele’s unique way of expressing
ideas through body distortion and facial expressions has inspired me to do the
same, freely. Expressionism, as an art movement, has influenced my work because
of the continuous distortion of faces in order to represent feelings.
Specifically, through tie-dye and weaving, I have been able to develop my own
style by suggesting distorted faces with sinuous lines. Mastering these skills
has enabled me to create, both freely and consistently.
Investigation Workbook
by Valeria Pinto
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