To be out of norm is almost a must, rather a necessity for today’s
artists. We need to have outrageous looks — green hair will always get
the press’s attention; not to mention, to affect outrageous behavior.
Well, is it necessary to perceive us and not so much our art? Is that
what we want noticed? Said in a way! Where are my art lovers — or
rather nowadays we would call them sponsors — who would selflessly
support art before their own profit? Where are the modern Medici’s?
When I roamed the narrow streets of old Firenze, I was waiting to cross
my path with the Great Lorenzo Di Medici or the Pittis! You see, I was always a daydreamer.
My journey into the world of art started with the mum’s devotion to art and museums. Regardless of my tender
age, I was dragged through all the major museums in Europe and a
passion was born, which never let me go! Still I was always realistic
enough to realize that I am by no means a Leonardo Da Vinca, who I
admire as much as a painter, a sculptor and a visionary and who most
unquestionably had a mind that was ahead of his time!
When I studied in Paris, I could not wait to get
out of the classroom and roam the streets of Mont Martre, take the
weight off my feet at Café de Flore and the Seine was witness to all my
dreams! Oh yes, of course one of these days my paintings will hang in
the Louve, no second thought on that score!
Well now, longer than I would like to remember, my
paintings are still hanging on the walls of my house and also in some
very prestigious places. Am I still day-dreaming? Most definitely I am,
because otherwise no creativity will draw closer without leaving the beaten path of our thoughts. I am always
very happy when my painting find and excellent home. It makes the pain
of parting with them so much easier! When I sold my first painting I
was in tears. My husband thought that It was an expression of pure joy.
But boy! Oh boy! No way! I was terrified to part with my ‘baby’. To
give away, even for good money, something which is coming out of your
body and soul was much harder than I ever imagined. So, I collected some paintings, well most of my paintings which are hanging in my home, as ‘The Artist's Collection’ which are not for sale! I just cannot live without them. What a rotten struggling artist am I?
