Land scape
CONTEMPORARY ART REVIEW
Giorgio Cole
Lives and works in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
A t this current stage in my career, my artwork looks to evoke the imagination and to carry its viewers on a voyage to destinations dating as far back as four thousand years ago. From the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt, to the witches of Early Modern Europe; mythology, folk tales, legends, ghostlore, and cryptic bedside tales transmitted from generation to generation, is what sanctions my desire to create and give chronicle.
How can one simply not be profoundly fascinated and autogenously evoked with the seemingly pure abstraction of legend and mysticism? Whether it be a devout atheist or a dedicated spiritual being, I believe that we all at some point in our lives question our own faith. Not necessarily speaking of simply religion but faith as a means of essential. In saying so my current work positively attempts to query just that, as an entirety? Do we believe? Do we want to believe? Are we too scared to admit we believe and can one truly believe to the fullest extent of his rationalistic self? Do we doubt because we are too afraid of the truth? Do we truly believe in ourselves as individuals and have full confidence in our abilities? Do we believe plainly out of fear or pure loyalty?
Ultimately In saying so, it is a goal that is truly close to my heart to bring amongst its viewers; through the artwork itself a message of hope, faith; not necessarily in a particular but amongst ourselves to say the least. Believe in yourself and have faith in yourself with whatever you do in life. Look at the artwork and simply acknowledge the fact that everyone has their very own point of view, this is a given right. This is our natural given freedom to distinguish ourselves what we believe in and what we doubt. However for my own sake, embrace the mutuality that comes with faith; but ultimately respect the distinguishment and alternate views which it poses. If we all learned to do this the world would be a much better place. Enjoy the legends, embrace the ancient folklore, and re-tell mother earths stories that have been told from generation to generation, even if you don’ t fully comprehend or believe in it. Be free with your own faith and love all others around you with even completely different views on life as a whole. This is the art in diversity … this is in my most humble opinion one of the greatest gifts bestowed upon humanity.
Generally distinguished as an artist of alteration, by means of medium usages, subject matters and styles; presently it is in my most recent body of work in which I look to maintain a harmonious balance within the watercolour medium. My palette tends to commonly include alterations such as Indian and Chinese inks, to simply reflect upon the various cultural interpretations and vividity of its legends. This ancient muse, whom my work attempts to proclaim, speaks of my very early childhood fascination for the unknown and in search of a higher awareness. Whether fact or fiction? It is my sincere intention to produce antiquated contextual paintings, while portraying an artistic adventure filled with emotions and familiarity.
Every piece tells an ancient tale. Let your imagination lead the way...