The organic element of birth and the birds is contrasted by the process of refraction, where when light passes through a magnifying glass (from air to the density of glass), it slows down and changes directions. This process gains a resemblance to Newton’s Triangular Prism, suggesting that the powers of women are equally cosmic as they are... See more
Varo uses the contrast of symbols to portray her opinions and desires as an artist. For Varo, the highest aspiration was achieved through a combination of colour, light, art, science and magic. There exists a harmony within these opposing forces; Varo does not simply compare and contrast, but Creation of Birds becomes a canvas for a profound... See more
Most artists are aware of this behaviour in themselves or in others. But what makes it all the more confusing is that the standard voices in the art world tend to fall at two unhelpful extremes. On one side, there’s the familiar rhetoric of rigour and discipline. Let’s call this ‘hard style,’ borrowing the term from martial arts, where the emphasis... See more
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