A Captivating Narrative
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DISCOVER THE CAPTIVATING NARRATIVE BEHIND CAMILLA FRANSRUD’S ABSTRACT AND FIGURATIVE PAINTINGS
By Viviana PuelloCamilla Fransrud is an exceptional modern artist who creates vivid and stimulating paintings that blend figurative and abstract elements to convey a narrative beyond the canvas. By skillfully employing
color, texture, and line, Fransrud constructs visual stories to encourage viewers to contemplate their understanding of her pieces. Her artworks are brimming with emotion, sensation, and fascination, drawing the gaze of anyone who sees them.
“Iam Your Iris, Leading Pathway” 2023
“In
my Dreams You Live” 2023, 11”X11”
Through her creations, Camilla Fransrud unveils an account that can only be fully grasped through firsthand experience.
Camilla strives to convey her personal story through her art. Her abstract pieces are filled with mood and intrigue, while her figurative paintings are playful and vibrant. Each piece evokes emotions in the viewer, allowing them to explore and experience the artwork. Camilla’s landscapes are also unique, conveying a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. Her passion for painting is evident in every brushstroke and color choice, as she aims to capture the emotion of each scene. Through various mediums and techniques, Camilla can create a diverse range of captivating and inspiring artwork.
“You Exist in the Light” 2022
“Stillness of the Storm” 2022
Camilla’s use of bold strokes and soft yet vibrant colors is a way to express her inner thoughts and feelings. In addition, she often combines abstraction with figuration to produce a surrealistic effect, resulting in unique and imaginative imagery.
Each painting tells a story exploring a wide range of emotions. From playful and whimsical scenes to more profound depictions of moments in time, her works have a distinctive narrative quality that captures moments of joy and hope. With great attention to detail, her paintings are engaging and evocative, offering a remarkable visual experience.
Camilla Fransrud’s abstract works explore deep emotional depths, while her figurative pieces capture the beauty and complexity of everyday life. Fransrud’s art invites viewers to pause and contemplate the meaning behind each painting. Using texture, color, and composition, she creates an atmosphere of intrigue and mood that reveals the story of her life and emotions. By sharing her story, Fransrud invites us to find our interpretations and connect with her work on a personal level. Discover the wonderful world of Camilla Fransrud’s art in this issue of ICON.
CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOUR ARTISTIC STYLE?
“My artworks are both abstract and figurative. Abstract artworks most often represent nuanced landscapes. I aim to make people travel through the heart of our land to make everyone rediscover our roots and make us feel part of our world. Through my figurative artworks, I have a simple dreamlike, and sweet style. I want to represent universal memories and moments, love, friendship, and the delicacy of human relationships.
The colors of my artworks are always soft, never strong or bright. I love shades of green and blue and always try to create a color structure with transitional colors like grays or browns.
In many works, I use a technique of mixed materials; in this way, I achieve an exciting effect that enriches my work”.
WHAT IS YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS?
“My creative process always starts with a good cup of coffee and some sketches. When I look out my window in the morning, I have a great view of the sea, I take walks in nature to seek nature’s inspiration, read poetry and listen to music.
“The Forgotten Land” 2022, 11”X11”
“The Road to my House” 2022, 11”X11”Nature is so important to me; it gives me great inspiration”.
HOW AND WHEN DID YOU DISCOVER YOU WANTED TO BE AN ARTIST?
“I took art classes at senior high school but always have been an artist. It was my dream, but I did not dare to pursue it.
My Grandfather has always believed in me, and he taught me to see life in colors and with my heart. So, in my late 40, I took a step into the art world and have never regretted it. To create and paint is just as essential for me as breathing is. I love to paint”.
WHAT MESSAGE DOES YOUR WORK TRANSMIT TO YOUR AUDIENCE?
“We are nature; this is an essential concept for me. Contact with nature can make us feel even more united. I want my art to talk about me and hope to be a mirror for others. And I hope that my artworks can make people escape from reality and, at the same time, give them an opportunity to observe the world through my
eyes. I try to make my art a meditative place to be in, giving the viewer a calm and mindful feeling”.
HAS ANY PART OF YOUR STORY INFLUENCED WHAT YOU DO NOW?
“I think our life story will always influence our life and art. We establish important bonds that we carry with us throughout our life, and the strong and beautiful experiences that we live become our life suitcases.
All memories and people we have loved and lost will be a part of the canvas I paint on”.
“The Beholder of Hidden Dreams” 2022, 19”X19”AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
- 20 April 2022, The Caravaggio master of art -The national Museum of science & Technology Milano by Francesco Saverio Russo;
- 10 November 2022, International Prize Barcelona Meam;
- 21 - 23 October 2023, International Prize Paris in Caroussel de Louvre Art shopping;
- 7 December 2022, The best modern & contemporary artist -Asylum Chappel London;
- 21 January 2023, International Prize Donatello BorgehesePalace Florence Venice;
- 5 April 2023, International Prize Leonardo Da VinciNational Museum of Science & Technology in Milano;
- The award Collector Choice 20 Global Talents by Artour International.
BOOKS
- The Europen art Guide, curated by Gina Cinnamoni - 2022;
- Artist of Today and Tommorow 3, curated by Monica Ferrarini - 2022;
- Anthology VII, curated by Guto Ajayu Culture - 2022;
- Contemporary Art Explore, curated by Beatrice Cordaro Art historian and art curator, Studioarte22 - Palermo, May 2023.
“You Are in All the Gardness of Little Things” 2023
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