This is not a self portrait, but I feel like my artist’s rendering of “Saturn Devouring his Son,” by Francisco Goya represents who I am/want to be as an artist and what I want to depict.
Rachel is a Graphic and Fine Artist based in Bayonne, NewJersey that takes inspiration from Robert Massin and Saul Bass. She makes designs that often fit in the category of Surrealism, Gothic, Retro, and Grunge. Her artistry stemmed from years of exposure and interest in the topic, which is why she has experience in many different forms of art such as ceramics, painting, and drawing. As a child, she made a lot of mosaic pieces that were strictly made of paper. Later on, she started experimenting with painting, drawing, and three-dimensional art styles. Finally, she graduated to digital art work, which she is currently adding to her portfolio.
A lot of her work takes inspiration from Robert Massin and Saul Bass. Robert Massin is particularly a big inspiration for her work, because of his use of collage type elements. Many of his designs often have a hint of surrealism such as “Les Copains” and La Cantatrice Chauve.” Even with this sense of surrealism, he still manages to make the piece look cohesive. Massin’s use of the colors black, white, and red have also influenced her preference in a color palette. It creates a more ominous feeling throughout the piece, which is what she usually aims for when creating designs for artistic reasons. Both of these artists create intricate designs that often resemble a collage. They put contrasting elements together and make it a cohesive piece. These pieces are aimed to make the viewer analyze each component to decipher the message being conveyed within the piece. This level of complexity is what she would like to achieve with the pieces she makes for herself and the musicians she aspires to make art for. Here are some examples of the art she makes:
“Shadow” - Digital Art
This piece is a commission from an alternative rock band named TOKENS. The artwork was used for their single titled “Shadow.” “Shadow” is a song about a person who is experiencing extreme loneliness and paranoia. The song was recently released on all platforms earlier this month.
“I Scream. You Scream. I Dropped My Ice Cream.” - Foam Boards, Hot Glue, and Acrylic Paint
This piece is made to represent a fallen ice cream cone, but has the functionality of a staircase. This is why it has many layers that gradually get smaller as it ascends.
“The Underbelly” - Acrylic Paint
This piece is an abstract piece that represents the complexities and inner struggles of the artist. The various colors and intensities of the paint strokes hold different emotions.
“Rick and Morty Customs” - Leather and Acrylic Paint
This piece is a commission for sneakers that embody the customers favorite show. The whole shoe box as well as the top and sides of the sneakers have been designed to fit the ambience of the show.
“Lover’s Dish Set” - Clay, Underglaze, and Luster Dust
This piece is a handmade dish set that is meant to represent “Lover’s.” The colors representing two separate individuals are seen merging into one throughout each dish. Emblems within the set such as rings are seen hanging off of the handles of the chalices allowing the viewer to understand that the set is supposed to represent the unity of two people.
On Photography Article by Susan Sontag:
The quote, “The inventory started in 1839 and since then just about everything has been photographed, or so it seems,” from Susan Sontag’s article resonated with me, because sometimes I struggle with my art. I feel like there are times when I feel a bit hopeless, because I think anything I make does not feel as authentic as it could be, because there is probably someone that has already made something similar to it. These thoughts seem unruly at times, but even with these thoughts in my head I still find a way to continue making are and pursuing my passion, which is why the quote ending in, “or so it seems,” stuck out to me because there will always be more creations no matter what has already been made.
The quote, “Even when photographers are most concerned with mirroring reality, they are still haunted by tacit imperatives of taste and conscience,” by Susan Sontag felt tethered to the first one when I read the article. To relate it to the last quote it felt as though no matter if an artist made a piece similar to someone else’s, it will still have a different meaning and be interpreted differently by everyone who views it. It depicts how some viewers might not enjoy a piece, while others will relate to it. This quote also shows how I as an artist can make an artwork with no particular meaning or message, but it will feel representative of different things for various people.
Source:
Sontag, Susan. “On Photography.” Susan Sontag Foundation, www.susansontag.com/SusanSontag/books/onPhotographyExerpt.shtml. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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