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Claudia Newman
Country where you live:
- United Kingdom UK
City where you live:
- london
Website:
Statement :
As a surrealist artist, my passion for painting transcends the canvas, inviting viewers into a world where vibrant, organic shapes of nature come alive. My artistic journey begins with a spontaneous act of sketching, utilizing an automatic painting technique that allows my subconscious to guide my hand, free from predetermined intentions or plans. This process is liberating; once the initial sketches are complete, I step away, allowing the artwork to breathe without analysis or judgment for days or even weeks. When I return with fresh eyes, those forms transform into shapes and slowly become living entities, somehow infused with emotions that resonate deeply with those who encounter them. For me, painting is more than a technique; it is a profound exploration of intuition, serving as a mirror that reflects the beauty and complexity of the world around us. I am dedicated to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression, merging traditional methods with contemporary innovations to create a distinctive body of work that is both evocative and thought-provoking. Through my art, I aspire to invite others into a realm of creativity that celebrates the myriad possibilities of imagination, fostering a dialogue between nature, emotion, and the viewer's perception. Each piece becomes an open invitation to explore the depths of one's own intuition and to connect with the vibrant energy of the world we inhabit.
Quote:
"What is weed? - A plant whose virtues have never been discovered" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Douleur des Regards
90x90cm, oil on canvas, 2024
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I decided to not give any statement to any of my paintings, as I want the viewer to experiment with their own imagination and fantasy. Giving a statement to the paintings is like giving tasting notes to wine, everyone is then looking for that special tasting note, but not truly is asking themselves what they taste (or in my case see and feel).
Avaricious
50x50cm, paper, canvas, oil, 2024
Saudade
50x50cm, paper, canvas, oil, 2024
Elegans
50x50cm, oil on canvas
Behold
50x50cm, paper, canvas, oil, 2023
Bio:
Born in the heart of former East Germany, Claudia's journey into the world of art has been both a deeply personal and transformative experience for her. From a young age, she found herself captivated by the vibrant expressions of creativity that art offers, yet life initially guided her down a different professional path. However, the call of her passion for painting was unwavering, and she became a self-taught artist across multiple mediums. Throughout her artistic voyage, she created some stunning abstract and landscape paintings that have found homes with collectors around the globe. Now, she has fully committed herself to her own artistic journey, delving into the realm of surrealism. Her current body of work reflects her insatiable curiosity about the world, inviting viewers into a space where imagination intertwines with reality. Through her creations, she strives to offer a unique lens that reveals the beauty and complexity of human experiences, as well as the diverse forms that inhabit our universe. Art is not just a means of expression for her; it is a dialogue with the world on different levels. Each piece she creates pays homage to the myriad complexities of existence, encouraging personal reflection and connection with it.
Italy Milano |
uk Edinburgh |
United Kingdom Petworth |
Bosnia & Herzegovina Sarajevo |
United States Tuscaloosa |