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Through the course I have initially focused on aspects of the human body and portraiture. My work was influenced by masters such as Leonardo and Michelangelo up to Greek mythology which allowed me to create a series of works that have underlined my understanding of human proportion and structure. To extend my work and my knowledge further I was inspired by artists such as Francis Bacon and Marc Quinn who create harsh and fleshy paintings. Inspired by the flesh, I looked at muscles and bones found within the body to explore the connection between the inside and the outside. As a result, I began to create crude paintings, such as my “Raw Chicken” and through processes of distortion I shifted towards an abstract path. Intrigued by the inside outside thematic, I decided to shift my work by looking at architecture and interior design. I became more passionate about my surroundings and developed pieces which again prioritised the importance of composition, structure and proportion. All my work fitted well with the completion of my Comparative Study, as I research how abstraction can be an outcome of a structural entity. Through these two sections of the course I began to explore geometrical and architectural entities such as interiors, buildings and also maps to delineate my understanding about forms. However, by looking at abstraction as a way of expression, I tried to combine these two elements to suggest how rigid and complex compositions can be altered through colour and simple structure. Overall, through my artistic course I have dealt with different themes such as order and disorder, inside and outside, real and surreal. Thanks to my IB visual art course I enriched my cultural understanding, giving me an opportunity to gain knowledge within the theoretical and practical sides of art.

My IB work has concepts developed with diverse techniques and with various influences of artists that I have studied during the year. My work has a chronological order with similar concepts included throughout the work. My journey started with experimental work while simultaneously looking at portraiture. I was intrigued by Giacometti’s work, which deeply incorporates dark, both philosophical and cultural aspects of Egyptian Art. My journey then developed with my fascination with nature, line and the work of Gwen Hedly. Nature is one of the main themes that recur throughout my work. Within this exploration, I experimented with many techniques