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Giovanna Viola united statesPhoto © Giovanna Viola
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Through the Veil
This is one of those images that I picture in my head before I even know what it means. And I go along discovering things throughout the creating process.
The Veil. In art, the figure of truth is unveiled. Also, it symbolizes a separation between two states of being. Particular examples are the subconscious and conscious, death and life, and the past and present.
The rose, in this case, I have used as a symbol of passing time, representing the transience of life.
And the dragonfly has so many great symbolisms; change, transformation, adaptability, and self-realization. Dragonflies have nearly 360-degree vision, they have the ability to see beyond what we see. This feature makes them a symbol of open eyes, seeing the world from other perspectives.
Right now, among other things, I’m going through a process of self-discovery and this image talks about that.
In 2018 she decided to take everything she has learned through the years into fine art photography, creating surreal characters and worlds with an underline of darkness. Primarily using self-portrait, her favorite work topics come from the observation of human life experiences, transience, life and death, resilience, darkness and light, and rebirth. She is always looking for the beauty in the darkness, in the uncommon and the weird.
Currently works and lives in Virginia, US.
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entry description
Self- PortraitThis is one of those images that I picture in my head before I even know what it means. And I go along discovering things throughout the creating process.
The Veil. In art, the figure of truth is unveiled. Also, it symbolizes a separation between two states of being. Particular examples are the subconscious and conscious, death and life, and the past and present.
The rose, in this case, I have used as a symbol of passing time, representing the transience of life.
And the dragonfly has so many great symbolisms; change, transformation, adaptability, and self-realization. Dragonflies have nearly 360-degree vision, they have the ability to see beyond what we see. This feature makes them a symbol of open eyes, seeing the world from other perspectives.
Right now, among other things, I’m going through a process of self-discovery and this image talks about that.
about the photographer
Giovanna Viola is a Chilean - American multidisciplinary artist specializing in fine art Photography. From an early age, she has been passionate about creativity, this path took her to get a degree in filmmaking (2013), but that wasn’t enough. Her enthusiasm for adventure and knowledge led her to move to the US in 2015. While adapting to this new world, she felt the necessity to create. She taught herself to paint with oils, sculpting, and other artistic techniques. In 2016 encouraged by her loved ones, she began showing her art to the public at art festivals; after experiencing success in those events, she became more eager to explore new ways to make art.In 2018 she decided to take everything she has learned through the years into fine art photography, creating surreal characters and worlds with an underline of darkness. Primarily using self-portrait, her favorite work topics come from the observation of human life experiences, transience, life and death, resilience, darkness and light, and rebirth. She is always looking for the beauty in the darkness, in the uncommon and the weird.
Currently works and lives in Virginia, US.
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