Maja Julijana B

… to satisfying picture.

This is one of my llatest projects, finished in May 2023. It was inspired by Exibition in KHM, called “Naked Masters”, where great art from 15th,16th century was combined with art of modern artist , who also was lucky to get possibility to select and combine works by himself. You can take a look at link if you are interested.

We went into exibition and as first we did a lot of drawings, observing carefully and with interesst but also sometimes with not so much of understanding.

At some point , maybe after 3 to 9 hours of working, sketching and search after inspiration, way to own thema was found.

One of my first idea was to get all those people together on one page , to get a crowd…

Next, on my opinion very good draft, for wich I still have no idea how to tranfer to some bigger format is here:

I am proud of this one, and I am still searching how to show this work on a wall. Maybe you notice, It is still just this one women, I am working on.

It is inspired by Sündenfall (Fall of Man) painted in 17th century was my inspiration. I liked how she stands, her pose and her aura.

So next try..

Much too static, like a “Statue of Liberty”, aura left, but beauty is gone..

Then I broadened my perspective on naked bodies to encompass other pictures on display. As I explored further, I discovered a welth of positions, perspectives, and great lines waiting to be drawn. This leaded me to another series.

This was fun, finding exact line, wich makes difference.

Then I started to play trying to add colour to my work.

Drawing with chalk on acrylic..

Collage with packaging paper.

Obeying form and working with color became aspects of my process. I embraced the discipline of capturing the true essence of shapes and figures while incorporating vibrant hues to breathe life into my artwork.

And finnaly, I got it ! Master series..

This is exactly what I was searching for. Shape and colour cherishing beauty of human body and playing with old masters art in a new way. It is series of four. And all are women.

This was somehow iritrating, so I went for a man. Also not so bad. But I was done with this topic for now.

And then, returning to the picture that initially inspired me, “Sundenfall” , I allowed my mind to wander freely, opening myself up to playful exploration. With a deliberate choice, I picked up a pen with my non-dominant left hand, fully aware that this hand, unburdened by skill, often has a way of distilling the essence and unveiling the truth.

This journey led me to immerse myself in the world of great masters within one of the largest picture galleries in the Western world. Alongside supportive colleagues and an exceptional teacher, I experienced a combination of challenges and enjoyment. It was a time of profound learning, filled with moments of self-reflection that were integral to my growth as an artist.

As you have maybe noticed, my english got suddenly better. Thanks to Chat GPT.

Or as he/she/it says:

“As you may have noticed, my English has suddenly improved. I owe this improvement to Chat GPT, a remarkable tool that has assisted me in refining my language skills. I am grateful for the assistance it provides in enhancing my communication abilities.”

But pictures are produced just by me !!!!