Author Introduction

INTRODUCTION AUTHOR

Those who know me are aware of my love for the art world and the respect and admiration I feel for artists. Nowadays the world of art is influenced directly or indirectly by various marketing strategies aimed at introducing emerging artists and promoting those who are already well established.

This book will be delivered to museums and art galleries in all the major cities around the globe, so that the most influential people in this sector will be able to discover the works of each one of these talented creators.

Creativity is part of each and every human being. Colours, images, landscapes and say, the horrors of war, impact all of us, but we are not all artists; only some of us can express this aesthetic in which pain and beauty coexist.

To develop their creativity fully, artists need to have their work recognized and be able to express their art freely. It is at this juncture art galleries, art dealers, curators, and museums play a part. Not just simple intermediaries, they ought to be able to offer artists space, exposure and the guidance necessary to consolidate their standing.

My desire is that whosoever browses this book will discover a wealth of valuable references. This project is very close to my heart as every copy is almost a work of art in itself, having created the book with great artists. Contemporary art offers a space of liberty in which the artist and observer can see the world with new eyes, particularly in the era of chaos and crisis we are experiencing.

I have relished every step with passion, as well as assuming the constant risks that inevitably arise when one supports an artist and allows the creative process to flourish without limits. In the book, you will find a wealth of different artistic techniques, production processes along with the unique universe of each artist. There is no set formula, nor have I set out looking for preconceived ideas. Instead, I have allowed myself to be swept along by the fascination I felt for each and every artist. Many of the artists featured were undiscovered, and having the opportunity to explore their creative process has been a gift.

I give my thanks to all the artists whose work appears in the following pages and to all artists for giving meaning to life.

Maria Elena Paganini

WORLD OF ART

ARTISTS OF THE WORLD