Maddalena
Original Painting by Karin Lanini Arthofer
2023, Mixed Media on canvas
“Decay & Rebirth” Series
100 x 80 x 1.5 cm
(39” x 31” x 0.5” in)
Inspiration
This collage painting is a harmonious blend of various textures, materials, and themes, creating a rich, evocative, sarcastic visual narrative. Central to the composition is an insert featuring a magazine article about Maddalena, which serves as both a focal point and a source of profound thematic depth.
The article about Raffaello's Maddalena in Italian is prominently positioned, drawing the viewer's attention.
The collage incorporates various materials, including torn paper, fabric, and paint. These elements are meticulously arranged to create a dynamic interplay of textures and colours.
This painted collage, with its insert containing an article on Maddalena of Raffaello, is intended to be a playful comparison to a famous and important artist such as Raffaello. It's meant to be a compelling exploration of texture and sarcasm. The artwork not only captures the eye with its intricate details but also engages the mind with its profound thematic elements. Through this piece, I invite viewers to consider how individual stories and experiences, much like materials in a collage, come together to create a complex and meaningful whole.