Strange how things happen sometimes. When I learned about my father in laws passing last week I also got an e-mail from a cultural centre in Flensburg where I have asked about the possibilities of making exhibitions for me and fellow artist. So now I am preparing for a new era in my life as an artist.
-And the doubtful questions creep through my mind: Am I an artist? Is my work worth looking at for anyone but you and me, dear blogger friends?
It will be the first time ever that I have the possibility to show my art for a public audience with the possibility to sell my art.
In this blog post I have collected some of the pieces I have chosen for the exhibition, though I'm not quite sure. They show a small range of the techniques and expressions I have been working with during the last two years, they can be divided into four themes:
collage and graphics:
Mixed media/Stillife:
Mixed media/portraits:
Abstracts:
I don't know exactly how much space there will be for me. I need to visit the place and take a look at the rooms and maybe I will do the show with a fellow artist. It is rather scary to think about and there are so many things I don't know that I think it would be good not to be alone with this!!!
Please let me know what you think about the choices I have made until now (it may change still and I would like to produce something fresh for the show also).
I'll link this to PPF on friday, check out the artists getting together every friday!
llona, good luck in your exhibition. I am sure you will do wonderful. You have some great work there. I love it. It's you! I wish you the best and love your work. Congrats!
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Ich denke Du hast eine gute Auswahl getroffen..es zeigt welch vielseitige Künstlerin Du bist! Ich denke es ist spannend das erste mal auszustellen.. ich wünsche Dir ganz viel Spaß und denke es ist sicher wertvoll wie immer es auch sein mag - zumeist wird ja da nichts verkauft- aber da darf frau nicht enttäuscht sein... -
ReplyDeleteich war früher mit einem befreundeten Künstlerehepaar, die in einer Künstlergruppe organisiert waren und ab und an Austellung hatten immer gern auf ihren Vernisagen.. es ist für den Besucher und für den Künstler gleichermaßen spannend!
Tolle Werke Ilona!
Erzähl uns dann wie es war!
It's a good mixture of different techniques, so just go for it! It can be scary at first, and no doubt you'll make mistakes, but that's how you learn. And doing it together with someone else sure takes a lot of the pressure off! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteSehr schöne Werke, ich wünsche Dir viel Glück mit der Ausstellung, und es ist eine tolle Gelegenheit für Dich! LG, Valerie
ReplyDeletegood luck with the show and am sure whatever you display will be marvelous. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Ilona. I think the work you have chosen shows such a great variety of strengths and talent. The first time for anything is scary but once you take that first step towards your dream it gets a little easier. Again, congratulations and thank you for your comment today. Wow, I am really excited for you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the show, the works you have shown are wonderful, the portraits are awesome. Go for it! It will be scarey but so rewarding. I dont need to wish you good luck because I know you will be a success.
ReplyDeleteYour choices are good, especially the mixed media still life pieces and your portraits.
ReplyDeleteYour art is so unique and different . . . . I am in love with your work. The older lady looking down speaks to me. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteIllona, do not listen to the creepy voice telling you stuff... your work is beautiful and eye catching, I wish you the best of luck!!!
ReplyDeleteIlona you have stunning unique work! Your style is evident! Shush your inner gremlin and just know you truly are a wonderful artist!! You are so diverse, I love the personality in all your portraits, and your abstracts are gorgeous too!! Pick the ones you love best and you can't go wrong!! Congratulations on the show and " It's not who your are that holds you back, it's who you think you are not!!" not sure who's quote that is but it I think it's true of many artists!! Don't let anything hold you back!! Believe in yourself|!!
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You really have gorgeous work in so many different styles. I agree with Giggles above - I have to work at silencing that inner beast myself (all the time.) Go for it - your work is beautiful
ReplyDeleteSome will like your art some won't. That is just part of being an artist. We put ourselves out there for other's to see and criticize. Artists have gentle souls, we need that to create. However, we need tough skin too. Walk in with pride and confidence. This will translate to with people and they just may see your art differently.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry about your dad.
Nicole/Beadwright
I'm sorry about the passing of your father-in-law. I love all your works, especially the expressiveness and sculptural feel in all your mixed media portraits. Congratulations on your upcoming art exhibit!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear your father in law passed away. That's fantastic news about the exhibition. You have a great variety of work in various styles and techniques to show - I especially love your portrait work and the abstracts. Good luck with the show and go with your gut instinct on which pieces to show. This is the first year I've done any exhibitions and pieces that weren't necessarily my favourite were the ones to sell - art is so very subjective!
ReplyDeleteI see Your artworks the first time and I say: Your are artist. Say it to Yourself and be proud and happy. I have had many exhibitions and I know that it is exiting but all'll go well.
ReplyDeleteYour paintings are interesting and individual. Especially I like very much Your potrets. It is difficult to paint figure but You have made it wonderfully. Your lines are bold and eyes are expressive and meditative.
Best wishes and greetings from Finland :-)
I think your choices are great, there is a good mix. It may be scary but I'm sure it will do fabulously well.
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Wunderschön, liebe Ilona! Ich gratuliere Dir herzlich zu diesem neuen Schritt ♥ Manchmal ist es überwältigend, was das Leben präsentiert. Der Abschied von einem geliebten Menschen, und so zeitgleich eine eigene Ausstellung. Meilensteine, fallen mir dazu ein ... Deine Auswahl bietet einen schönen Einblick in Dein Tun. Ich würde mich freuen, wenn Du hier auf Deinem Blog auch Bilder von Deiner Ausstellung zeigen könntest. Es ist wirklich sehr aufregend und schön! Alles Liebe zu Dir! Erika
ReplyDeleteHuge congratulations with your exhibition. I think that your art style and art works are beautiful and so unique. Fantastic portraits Huge well done!!! Good luck
ReplyDeleteI think as an emerging artist your work will be accepted quite well. Your portrait work, in particular, is awesome. :) Just be positive, and know that your work IS good!
ReplyDeleteMy condolences for your father in law passing.