Archive: Workshop your Artist Statement!

[Antonella Sigismondi – (Coochie Mondi)]

And this is for My COOCHIE Series!

 

Coochie Series

“Coochie” is commonly used to call out something cute and cuddly or it can name the intimate part of a woman.
These characters were born from a body of music I created. They arrived as portraits of companions and life experiences I’ve known.
When searching the term on the internet I discovered “coochie” used overwhelmingly in the context of pornography.
Using a play on words I then decided to reclaim the term as it ironically inspired me to express different sentiments and complexities of the feminine experience as I know it.”
– Antonella Sigismondi

[Antonella Sigismondi – (Coochie Mondi)]

Oops!  I re-edited my general Artist Statement.  Here it is:

I use my emotions to paint. Much of the detail of my paintings come out subconsciously.  I like to leave room to explore and discover as I paint.  It’s important for me to express the essence and strength of life through my works, showing movement, emotion and energy. Women issues draw me, and so do Conspiracy Theories.  I like to think that among us all, there is a human connection; that each of us are linked to a cosmic whole, like creating a symbiotic relationship with our surrounding reality. My colorful style is reminiscent of impressionism with a modern twist. The technical approach of my aggressive strokes serve to express movement, and depict our inner strength. I’m inspired by; people, theatre, nature, and The Avant Garde Cinema. The use of glitter and metallic paint allows me to unleash the interior light of my subjects, all in pop style.

[Anahata Ishaya]

Hi Antonella;

 

I love the energy and passion I get when I read your statements which goes along with your art. Well done! I think I need to revamp mine to reflect the nature of what I am messaging better. Thanks for that.

 

[Antonella Sigismondi – (Coochie Mondi)]

Thank you Anahata! 🙂