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November 25, 2024

Communicate Through Art

Thinking outside the box means opening a window to creativity. It’s an invitation to explore new perspectives, break the chains of convention, and embrace innovation with a fresh approach to challenges, always finding different yet effective solutions.In this mental space of freedom, I discover the boldest solutions and the most surprising ideas, transforming challenges into opportunities. For me, thinking outside the box is an exciting journey through uncharted territories of my mind, where imagination is unleashed, and creativity dances beyond conventional limits.

In my artworks, each element has its own voice and a profound meaning that reflects my artistic vision and the journey I am building. My technique is based on a unique combination of materials and colors, chosen not only to evoke beauty but also to represent fundamental concepts related to life, energy, and resilience.

In this article, I want to share the core of my methodology and explain the meanings hidden behind my choice of materials and colors.
Each piece begins on a glossy or textured black background, created with acrylic paint. In this context, black is much more than a color—it’s a portal to infinity. It represents the vastness of the universe, a boundless space where art can take form without limits.

Black is the place where all things can exist and where every possibility emerges.Black symbolizes the origin and unexpressed potential; it conveys the concept of "knowing that you don’t know," pushing us to seek answers that exist only within ourselves. At the heart of my works are carefully interwoven gold, silver, and bronze threads. These threads are not merely decorations; they tell deep, meaningful stories.

Gold represents light, spirituality, and a connection to something greater—a symbol of pure energy that illuminates our existence.

Silver, on the other hand, embodies wisdom and calm. In my work, it signifies reflection, intuition, and sensitivity, helping us find balance even in complex moments.

Finally, bronze represents strength and resilience, essential qualities for facing life’s challenges and continuing to grow. Together, these threads create a weave symbolizing the complexity of human existence, where light, shadow, and strength intertwine in a continuous cycle. It’s a way to remind us that we are made up of different facets, and only by embracing them all can we realize our true essence.

My technique for applying the threads requires patience and precision. I use glue as a fundamental element to fix the threads to the black background. This choice is intentional: it represents stability, the ability to hold parts together, and to make an idea enduring. With the glue, I also create a suspended effect, as if the threads were light and floating, yet firmly anchored to the surface, giving the piece a sense of eternity. In some works, I also use color powders, which I mix with acrylics to create unique shades and textures. The powders, light and easily shaped, add dimensionality to the piece, creating an almost sculptural effect. It’s as if each element had its own personality, contributing to a dynamic, living artwork. The time required for each piece varies depending on its size and the amount of materials used, reaching up to 200 hours of work and over 10,000 meters of thread.

Art as Exploration and Free Thinking

Art can manifest in endless ways, and I firmly believe that thinking outside the box is the first step in creating something unique. My technique was born from this desire to explore new horizons, to search for materials and processes that were not limited to conventional practices.

Only by breaking through predefined limits can we bring a "dancing star" into being. On my journey, I discovered that art is not just an act of visual creation, but a manifestation of who we are and how we perceive the world. Each thread and each shade are fragments of my vision that I offer to viewers, so they can interpret it according to their own feelings.

Through this technique, I hope to convey not just an image, but an experience that stirs reflection, emotion, and connection. Each element is the result of thoughtful choice. Nothing is left to chance; every color, material, and technique has a meaning and contributes to creating a piece that goes beyond appearance. It’s a philosophy that views art as a space where ideas manifest, where every thread tells a story. In this artistic journey, I continue to experiment and draw inspiration from life, dreams, and symbols that appear daily in my creative world.

On this journey, I express concepts that are hard to put into words. It’s an endless quest that drives me to look beyond visible boundaries, to see what cannot be seen, and to search for what is not there.

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