Posts Tagged “Art”


26 June 2012

New sketchbook

Sketchbook - Creatures by Tania Metalli
Sketchbook - Creatures by Tania Metalli

The weekend saw me a bit lost on what to do.

So, I just grabbed a new sketchbook and started doodling…creatures, again.

 

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14 June 2012

Abstract Bliss – an update

A few month ago I mentioned that I was experimenting with abstract painting, as a way to break away from my own artistic constrictions and explore other areas of my creativity.

Well, since then I have managed to produce quite a few canvasses, put together a tumblr gallery to showcase the paintings, and opened a little Etsy shop dedicated to my abstract art.

The sizes are small for now, as I want to be able to start and finish the paintings within reasonable time, while I keep the original concept fresh in my mind.

Way too often I start a piece and end up working on it for months (if not years!), and with time I feel it looses significance.

I’m planning to start working on larger pieces, the moment I manage to clear some space in my studio and time on my on calendar.

Abstract art have such a strong impact on large canvasses.

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5 February 2012

The tomb of the unknown craftsman

The first exhibition I visited this year has been Grayson Perry’s The tomb of the unknown craftsman, at The British Museum. It was a great way to start the year, and I am looking forward to more inspiring exhibitions.

It consists of a selection of Perry’s work, alongside artwork from the British Museum collection, chosen by Perry himself to explores different “themes connected with the notions of craftsmanship and sacred journeys”.*

It is a celebration of the physical act of making art and of the created object, it is a celebration of ideas and materials, and above all, a celebration of the artist as a craftsperson.

I have found it incredibly touching and inspiring. I strongly recommend it to anyone who appreciate arts, crafts and history.

It is still on, till the 26th of February.

Grayson Perry at the British Museum

Grayson Perry at the British Museum

Grayson Perry at the British Museum

 

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*extract from the exhibition catalogue.

27 November 2011

Shadows of pictures to come

I’m experimenting with ideas, using black and white photography, and thinking about huge canvasses.

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28 October 2011

Stripes!

tania metalli's creatures

tania metalli's creatures

tania metalli's stylish creatures

Creatures, black & white and stripes…back into familiar territory.

At least for a little while.

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