January 12, 2014 in Recently Added, Ceramics, Painting
ARTIST STATEMENT:
I have been a ceramic artist for over 15 years, initially creating designer home wares. My recent work has concentrated on a varied range of ceramic tile paintings. These paintings have really been inspired by the amazing tile murals that I’ve admired throughout Europe. I feel that my work is a modern day version of this old world ceramic art.
I love travel and different cultures, I’m always dreaming of far off places, and creating these artworks takes me away to my favourite places around the world.
I am really captivated by an urban landscape, the charming old buildings, beautiful colours and pretty streets. They lead me to wonder about the history of a place, the people who have been there before and events that have taken place. I think that is one reason why I really love the charm of the old buildings and lovely streets and towns in countries like France, Italy or Spain. I also think Sydney, Australia has some beautiful old Terrace houses which have inspired a number of my recent works.
I try to create bright, happy and beautiful paintings that reflect wonderful memories and happy times. I hope that other people see that too and it makes them feel good. I want them to experience a sense of colour and the joy that it brings by looking at it, I love it when people can’t take their eyes off a painting, they are attracted to the colours and the beauty and memories they often have of the scene.
I have been exhibiting my work in numerous group exhibitions in Australia, as well as a number of solo exhibitions. My submissions to Art competitions and prizes are regularly being shortlisted and selected as finalists. I recently exhibited in Florence, Italy, in 3 different exhibitions, which has been a wonderful experience.
I’ve been really thrilled with how well my work has been received and this has encouraged me to keep going forward to create larger and more detailed works.
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VIRGINIA ARREGUI
