Curatorial Rationale

As part of a curatorial Rationale, I will be delving into the theme of emotion, with my work being a representation of how I feel and what others feel around me. My pieces carry a deep emotional significance and employ various artistic elements and principles to emphasize their message. Every artwork chosen features something innately feminine since I feel the strongest form of connection with women, from being raised by them and being a girl myself. I had a couple of inspirational artists throughout my artistic journey such as the artist Mijanou, I found inspiration in the brown maxi skirt showcased in her 2023 fall collection. The intricate pattern and repetition caught my eye, and I endeavored to incorporate similar elements in my creations. As well as the revered artist Shin-ichi Sakamoto which I found great inspiration in the series Innocent Rouge, which was serialized from January 2013 to April 2015. The stunningly rich and detailed artwork, depicting a dramatized version of the events of the French Revolution, earned widespread acclaim and numerous award nominations in Japan. I was eager to challenge myself to recreate the same level of detail that Sakamoto imbued in his work. Lastly one of my all-time favorite artists Egon Schiele, an Austrian artist born in 1890, my inspirational artwork from him was "Two Girls, Lying Entwined," from 1915. The pose and the distinct, well-defined features of the face and body captivated me. I aimed to capture the same essence of female sensuality in my creations that Schiele conveyed in his work. "I arranged my artwork in a way that highlights my largest piece my work, “Delicate” which is currently displayed on a mannequin. The black and white graphite pieces are placed at the top since they are the most detailed and eye-catching, as well as sharing the same dimensions. The colorful pieces that I am not particularly fond of are placed next to or below the black and white pieces to draw more attention towards the dress."