Artist: Sophie Riethmuller
Title: Emersed
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 3 x (40cm x 40cm)
This Triptych, Emersed, captures a female subject and their connection to water. The paintings are connected through the contrast of black and white, and a consistent degree of sensitivity. Within this painting I wanted to depict one’s experience when swimming and the sensation of being immersed in water. Being in water is a quintessential example of being ‘in the moment’, where time stands still, and everything goes quiet. The quietness of the painting is further exemplified through the muted, monochromatic tones. The leading lines occurring, fluently direct the eye allowing the collection to be viewed naturally from left to right.
Initially, I planned to create a water series, as I was intrigued by the movement and the refractions/reflection of light in water that can be artistically depicted in many ways. I was inspired by Yu Hong and the loose, loud brush stokes within her paintings to capture the fluidity of water. In order to generate my own photos, the images were taken in my pool at home.
For the series I used Mont Marte oil paints. I created harsh brush strokes on the skin which did not depict a sensitive and life-like image which I was hoping to create. This was improved by using a clean brush and working over distinct tones of paint to create a smooth and blended effect. The realism of the photographs was important to maintain, while exploring hues of the monochromatic style. My initial stages of painting were with a harsh hog-hair brush, which created the base. Then using round size 2-4 brushes I was able to work over the base to create detail within the features and refine the smooth and blended styles. This was an important step within the major and my artist development. Throughout this process, I was able to refine skills and build my ability to work with this medium.
This piece was heavily inspired by Isabel Emrich as she similarly captures young women within water. Emrich’s paintings are expressionistic as her brush strokes are bold and fluid, echoing the chaotic refractions and rippled reflections within water that are presented to the eye. Emrich intends to express confidence and decisiveness through intentional, bold brushstrokes. Similarly, within my painting I captured different shadows, splashes and reflections of water using wild brush strokes and freely splattered paint onto the canvas. Throughout Emrich’s study of art, her research consisted of mainly male artist in history, and she did not believe that the female artists of the time received the recognition that they deserved. Emrich is one of many paving the way for contemporary female artists and portrays women with courage, strength, power and confidence. Similarly, I wanted to mirror her approach of female empowerment.
Title: Emersed
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 3 x (40cm x 40cm)
This Triptych, Emersed, captures a female subject and their connection to water. The paintings are connected through the contrast of black and white, and a consistent degree of sensitivity. Within this painting I wanted to depict one’s experience when swimming and the sensation of being immersed in water. Being in water is a quintessential example of being ‘in the moment’, where time stands still, and everything goes quiet. The quietness of the painting is further exemplified through the muted, monochromatic tones. The leading lines occurring, fluently direct the eye allowing the collection to be viewed naturally from left to right.
Initially, I planned to create a water series, as I was intrigued by the movement and the refractions/reflection of light in water that can be artistically depicted in many ways. I was inspired by Yu Hong and the loose, loud brush stokes within her paintings to capture the fluidity of water. In order to generate my own photos, the images were taken in my pool at home.
For the series I used Mont Marte oil paints. I created harsh brush strokes on the skin which did not depict a sensitive and life-like image which I was hoping to create. This was improved by using a clean brush and working over distinct tones of paint to create a smooth and blended effect. The realism of the photographs was important to maintain, while exploring hues of the monochromatic style. My initial stages of painting were with a harsh hog-hair brush, which created the base. Then using round size 2-4 brushes I was able to work over the base to create detail within the features and refine the smooth and blended styles. This was an important step within the major and my artist development. Throughout this process, I was able to refine skills and build my ability to work with this medium.
This piece was heavily inspired by Isabel Emrich as she similarly captures young women within water. Emrich’s paintings are expressionistic as her brush strokes are bold and fluid, echoing the chaotic refractions and rippled reflections within water that are presented to the eye. Emrich intends to express confidence and decisiveness through intentional, bold brushstrokes. Similarly, within my painting I captured different shadows, splashes and reflections of water using wild brush strokes and freely splattered paint onto the canvas. Throughout Emrich’s study of art, her research consisted of mainly male artist in history, and she did not believe that the female artists of the time received the recognition that they deserved. Emrich is one of many paving the way for contemporary female artists and portrays women with courage, strength, power and confidence. Similarly, I wanted to mirror her approach of female empowerment.