Not Me
US$ 2,470
Overview
2020
Oil Paint, Oil on canvas
Unique Work
Dimensions: 100cm (H) x 80cm (W) x 2cm (D) / 39.4" (H) x 31.5" (W) x 0.8" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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About the art
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Artist statement
Original oil painting by Karolina Franceschini.
This series of portraits started during lockdown, which developed into ongoing self exploration.
I am used to finding inspiration in other people's stories. This time I am looking in the mirror.
I have started with building my own models from old pillows, dressing them in my own clothes and shoes, but eventually they needed real faces. First it was my friend, my sister, and now it is my own face on those pillow dolls.
It feels terrifying to confront yourself.
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Artist profile
Karolina Franceschini
Hometown: Glasgow
Based in: Glasgow
Karolina Franceschini was born in Poland, where she studied art and design in one of the main Fine Art Academies. Now she is based in Glasgow, Scotland. She is also a proud member of the Society of Scottish Artists.
"My painting is purely intuitive, flows out of me naturally and almost …
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