MELODYINOSTROZA

I focus my art on the research of color theory, symbolic icons for emotions, and my Transgender experience This method of creation benefits me by allowing me to reimagine art history to better suit a narrative in which I can exist as myself. I specialize in oil paint on stretched canvas, wood panels, and paper. My main series of work ranges from 24in x 36in sized paintings, minor sketchbook nude self-portrait studies, and larger scaled paintings I also have knowledge in mediums aside from just oil paint such as charcoal, pastel powder, and graphite My current body of work gives focus on my oil painting knowledge due to the richness and complexity oil paint provides

By combining the way hands connect and communicate, with separate pieces interjecting my body and/or image I can make more meaningful representational art about my own identity as a Transgendered woman of color. Each piece I build helps me process trauma, emotions, and brings me comfort from my day-to-day burdens I continue to challenge myself by keeping an open mind to as many possibilities as possible I often use reference photos from media, in person observations and spur of the moment imagination to influence my work. My art is meant to explore emotions through symbolism with the added joyfulness of pop colors. These symbols are my way of communicating self-expression, intimacy, and pride However, that is not the only way to interpret my art and I invite my viewers to build their own connections and ask themselves what does “Living for love” means to them?