Lost in Oblivion 7

Creator

Anastasia Natrella, Ursinus College

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Student Exhibition Year

2024

Description

Oil on canvas depicting a nude woman in a surreal environment with a swing. Presented as part of the 2024 Annual Student Exhibit in the Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College.

Artist Statement

My paintings and multi-media work explore dimension and duality. I study the distinctions of good and bad, lightness and darkness, childhood and adulthood, and calmness and chaos. I also investigate constructs of the self, identity, and our relationships to the physical and spiritual world. My work is like a puzzle with various entry points and pathways that invite the viewer to delve into these concepts for themselves.

When I begin to paint, I am typically a blank slate. I start by moving my arms and making different patterns, and as I move forward, I paint images. I often render various objects, symbols, and portraits, especially of women. I experiment with different materials, such as paint, wood, metal, glass, and cloth to create layers. Trying out new techniques and overlaying them helps me realize the vision of my artwork and grow as an artist.

I hope viewers approach my work with open mindedness, seeing many sides of what might appear to be a single artwork. I aim to intrigue and inspire the viewer to ask questions about what they see, what they feel, and reflect on their place in the world.

Comments

Winner of the Berman Award. Awarded by the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art for artistic achievement in the Annual Student Exhibition.

Rights Statement

Copyright of the underlying work is held by the artist. The digital image presented here is for educational purposes only and is not for commercial use.

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.