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Pencil drawings
30-03-2024 Van Gogh - Starry Night - Pencil for Saluzzo exhibition
With this new pencil rendition of Van
Gogh's Starry Night, I am initiating the representation of about twenty new
drawings based on the famous works of the Dutch artist. I will be presenting the
works that follow from this date onwards, concerning Van Gogh's creations to
exhibit them in Saluzzo in a dedicated show scheduled for this autumn... I don't
have many details yet, and I won't go into too much detail, as the works I will
propose will be recreated from scratch, and I will not exhibit any old ones as
they are final drafts for personal practice.
I admire Van Gogh's creations, especially his colors, so rich in their shades.
In fact, my challenge is to depict them in pencil since, as far as I'm concerned,
this form of drawing is the most spontaneous of all, as all that's needed is a
sheet of paper and a simple pencil!
Van Gogh was often criticized by Paul Gauguin, to the extent that Gauguin
casually asserted that his friend's works seemed laden with plaster! Well, they
could throw any 'insult' at each other since they were universally recognized as
unique and incomparable, with completely different characteristics in their
creations.
Another figure closely associated with Van Gogh is clearly Helene Kröller-Müller,
as it may be thanks to this woman that Van Gogh became so famous... As she was
the first to attempt (and succeed) in establishing a gallery dedicated to him in
the Netherlands.
- OTHER FEATURES -
"Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh is one of his most famous and iconic
paintings. Created in 1889 during his stay at the psychiatric hospital of
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, this painting depicts a nighttime landscape with a view
of the starry sky above a cityscape.
The meaning of the painting can be interpreted in various ways, as van Gogh was
known for his intense emotional expression through art. Some possible meanings
include:
Emotional expression: "Starry Night" might reflect Van Gogh's tumultuous mood
and inner struggle. During this period, the artist was grappling with severe
mental health issues, and the painting could represent his view of the world and
reality through the filter of his tormented mind.
Connection with nature: Van Gogh was deeply connected to nature and believed it
to be a source of inspiration and solace. "Starry Night" could represent his
quest for serenity and comfort in the beauty of nature, even during moments of
personal anguish.
Spirituality and transcendence: Some interpret the starry sky in the painting as
a representation of spirituality and the search for meaning beyond earthly life.
The vastness of the starry sky could suggest a connection with the universe and
something greater than oneself.
Artistic expression: The way Van Gogh manipulated color and form could be
interpreted as artistic self-expression. The painting demonstrates his
distinctive technique of thick brushstrokes and vibrant colors, which could be
seen as an expression of his passion and artistic fervor.
I conclude by writing that given my passion for amateur astronomy, as an amateur
astronomer, I specifically selected Starry Night to kick-start this new creative
idea!
From this point onward, I begin the dissemination of my pencil drawings in
English. I seize the opportunity of my upcoming first exhibition to pursue this
other intention...