Patric Rozario
Pearlappetite Pearlappetite is the name I have chosen for my new passion and body of works. Pearlappetite is my offer of drawing the benign nature of pearls and presenting them as art on plates. Pearlappetite is envisioned to be an art collection for anyone who has the appetite to be a part of everything that is related to pearls." I paint on plates (ceramic, glass, metal or melamine) and embed them with a lively combination of unusual pearls, semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals, and glass beads, transforming them into vibrant display art." Every creation contains one common element: Pearls (a.k.a. the Mermaid's Jewels)." I'm passionate about pearls…the textures, their luster, how wonderful they feel and how radiant they look against any background. That's why I incorporate them into all of my sculptural adornments." I'm also drawn to the ocean, its natural splendor. I incorporate its palate - the shifting hues of waves and shoals, cobalt depths and sea foam shallows-into many of my pieces. This love of the ocean always inspires me to include a signature element into my Pearlappetite art." My use of vibrant color reflects the many countries I have visited and the diverse cultures I have come to know. Frequently bold and festive, my art expresses the majesty of the people and lands I have visited. Most importantly, through my art, I celebrate the occupation of the pearl divers. My Pearlappetite art has been described as ‘whimsical’, ‘alive’, Zen-like’, or ‘mesmerizing’."
The Process! The process is much like a contemporary sculptor's, working with the elements of my design as the object reveals itself." Almost always, I tend to work intuitively. Frequently, I start with a significant central element – a Swarovski crystal, a bead or a concoction of acrylic paints. Most of the times, I'll want to work with a specific color scheme and find the perfect focal piece, already waiting in my studio." I then begin gathering beads, crystals, semi-precious stones, and other embellishments, not forgetting the pearls – the celestial dew. I like to hold them in my hands and then look at them spread out before me. That's when the ideas begin to condense into something solid. Once the palate is conceived, I begin giving shape to the piece." I allow everything to grow organically. While working, I may add an extra pearl, a stroke of acrylic paint or a few sparkling crystals, as I feel is needed. Each addition adds to the completed vision. I don't know how to explain it, but I just know when it's right. There's something about the energy of the piece that somehow makes it seem complete.
Patric Rozario October 2008
Patric Rozario patric.rozario@yahoo.com (+974) 5751450