Tuesday 26 August 2014

Global Talent Search-Wall art ''Little Terrariums''

So, I'm writing this post on a night before the big reveal of Lilla's top 50...I know I wouldn't be able to do this 2moro. Why? 'Cos I'll be too nervous to even check the list, let alone write a post. A part of me says (the cool part) -'' so what, just chill, it's not like it's the end of world or something! You've never been one of those who panic and act silly!'' and then another part of me says-'' yes but this isn't just some competition, this is more than a competition!'' But you know what, neither is true...after all it's a competition which for it's goal is searching for a unique artist who's gonna be a great addition to Lilla's Studio. She knows what she's looking for but the road for so man of us doesn't end there!

I had to remind myself that I have some goals for this year and that entering GTS was something I didn't even know I was gonna do. But here I am, and doing it, no matter the outcome I know I have given above what I thought I could give for this specific brief and had I the chance of redoing it, I'd change nothing about it! It's the 1st piece I did that as the time is passing by I keep falling in love with more than in the beginning...usually I see stuff I'd love to change and I could have done it better...you know how the story goes!? :) But with this one I love it the way it is! The lettering part could always be better...but not talking about that now :)

I have already shared my process of how I got to my idea what I'm gonna create...and in my world of ''all things are possible'' I decided to put in a small terrarium an elephant! Elephant is huge, so this alone makes things without any sense, but not in my world...In my world I'm riding on an elephant who is my best friend and my place of comfort and peace.
This part was inspired greatly by Antoine de Saint Exupery's 'Little Prince' and the relationship little Prince had with the fox. There's a line there where the fox says to him:

“I am looking for friends. What does that mean -- tame?"

"It is an act too often neglected," said the fox. "It means to establish ties." 

"To establish ties?" 

"Just that," said the fox. "To me, you are still nothing more than a little boy who is just like a hundred thousand other little boys. And I have no need of you. And you, on your part, have no need of me. To you I am nothing more than a fox like a hundred thousand other foxes. But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world....” 
― Antoine de Saint-ExupéryThe Little Prince

I thought that's so beautiful, cos ecpecialy in todays world people don't want any ties...people are afraid of relationships, of getting hurt. But the relationships are the most essential part of our existence! 
So I have tamed in my terrarium garden an elephant and I've become responsible for him and he is unique to me in all the world! :) Also it's our little world within a world...which leads me to my inspirational quote by E.A.Poe- ''everything we see or seen in but a dream within a dream..'' I thought this is so appropriate for my piece...a dream within a dream! 

Each day when I sit before my sketchbook or my comp. and I draw and paint I embark on a voyage which is far, far away, yet still here, part of this world. It's possible to do that, to be here but also to be present somewhere alse...I live a dream within a dream-every single day, and I LOVE IT!


10 comments:

  1. Don't stop dreaming, Antoana! Your piece is so sweet. You always put so much love and soul in your work - and that shows not only your artistic skills but also in the emotions you arouse with your art. It's a very special "Antoana-Magic" that makes you art stand out.

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    1. Dear Janna! You are such beautiful spirit and I thank you from the botttom of my heart for this uplifting encouragement...your comment really made my day and brought warmth to my heart! I'm a huge fan of yours too!!! xox

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  2. I'm dreaming with you Antoana! Let's keep going! I remember when I saw that you won the Hallmark competition and Tigerprint and thought: wow! one day I wanna be brave like her and make amazing art like hers - Saved as inspiration. Today I was shocked for not seeing you there on the list. I looked 2 or 3 times. Then I thought: well, Antonana is much more cool than this. I'm pretty sure there is another fantastic door right there, on the next corner just waiting for you. And I'll be here cheering and being inspired by your talent! Hugs!

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    1. Oh, wow! You are way too kind Malu and I honestly never saw myself as being an inspiration to others but I thank you for your lovely words and kindness! I know you'll rock this round 2 and I'll be cheering you on! xox

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  3. OH Antoana, this is simply soooo so gorgeous. The concept, the sweet but cool/modern characters, all of the lovely details, and the sentiment make it a top 10 in my book. Truly, you are so talented, and your journey will continue to blossom and take wing to heights you don't know how high just yet. I'll be cheering for you all the way, my friend!

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    1. Dear Shirley, you are always so supportive and encouraging and I thank God every day for your beautiful friendship! ps-I absolutely adore your gts piece, esp. your little charming character! :) xox

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  4. Beautiful art and beautiful words, my dear Antoana.
    xo Petra

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    1. Thank you dear Petra and all the best in round 2!!! You made a stunning piece I knew you'll create! xox

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  5. Beautifully done,Ant!!!!!!!! Let's keep going no matter what!!!!!! You are and always be my No. 1 choice!!!!! Happy creating,my dearest friend!!!!! GO!GO!GO!

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    1. Awww, thank you my dear Ni for those words! I am cheering you on all the way too and looking 4ward to seeing you gorgeous bears soon :) xoxo

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