Etched in graphite and metallic gold, this darkly surreal series of thirteen illustrations looks at death, with Mother Nature, having laced and grown over what rightly belongs to her, displaying itself as the dominant force in our world.
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Vast and uncontainable, the sea is wild even when she sleeps. While her swells wax and wane, her steady rhythm is constant. Currents run through her depths like streams, ending in waves that crash towards shore in a brilliant display of boundless might.
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Q: Tell us about your art and what inspired you to produce imagery with a historic theme or elements from the past.
A: I’m a strong believer in keeping alive the conversation between contemporary art and art history.__________
Designer Melanie Talkington Of Lace Embrace Atelier
Q: What inspired you to create garments which have a period style?
A: I’ve always loved the history of fashion and especially the undergarments that modified the body shape. It’s wonderful to imagine a time when people truly enjoyed fashion and dressed for occasions. Each layer of clothing has a story and purpose, it’s all so inspiring and fascinating!
Q: Is there a particular time period you feel your designs are best suited for?
A: I used to be quite strictly Victorian/ Edwardian. Now I’m inspired by upcycling beautiful antique lace, bohemian with a touch of eroticism and blending a variety of eras.
more » “Interview with Melanie Talkington and Maria Curcic”
Interview by Ixie Darkonn
Federico Costantini is an art director, scenographer and concept artist who, for the past ten years has been working as first assistant to the legendary Oscar winning scenographer Dante Ferretti. Movies they worked on are Cinderella, Seventh Son, and Silence to name a few. Frederico also worked on other movies: Prince Of Persia, Charlie Wilson’s War, The Borgias.
The curator Luca Raffaelli who is one of the Italy’s experts in the world of comics presented “Gulp Goal Ciak” a show at the Museum Of Cinema La Mole Antonelliana in Turin, Italy. Here Federico Costantini’s and Dante Ferretti’s original artworks were hung as part of the show. more » “Interview with the Artist Federico Costantini”
