Rania Mesiskli
Sensorial Realms
May 12 - June 1, 2011
Reception:
Thursday May 12, 2011 6-8 PM
Press Release
The paintings of Greek artist Rania Mesiskli reveal an imaginary city where optimism has free reign, taking the viewer on a kaleidoscopic journey into the heart of entertainment. The costumes display dynamism and unbridled energy, each one representing a unique approach and knowledge. Mesiskli offers a glimpse of the ecstasy at the heart of madness, the light at the heart of darkness. Her art celebrates humanity’s vital strength, driven by the thirst for renewal, and in it we see a gallery of intensely theatrical, vibrant characters rooted in universal archetypes, tinged with the influence of romanticism, commedia dell’arte traditions and the age of baroque, with elements from Africa and the Arabian Nights thrown in. Gazing into the eyes of her characters, we see the full range of human emotion, tempting us to wonder about the stories hidden within.
Rania Mesiskli creates a feast for the eyes that awakens the senses and the imagination by transforming her vision into something real through an expressive honesty. The result is a collection of paintings that are both relevant and timeless.
Artist Statement
I am a self-taught artist and sometimes invent methods to expose my passion more successfully. I represent characters of animated people; glamorous showgirls adorned with glitzy headdresses and feathers and costume players depicting whimsical and fictive creatures. I transport the viewer to a more joyful and frolicsome state of mind by illuminating the magnetic world of performance art, where I am also an artist. Producing these works liberates me, and I express the fantasies that are part of my own personality, creating a new reality. I imbue each brushstroke with an intense passion for detail that stamps its mark on the canvas and emphasizes the theatrical, fantastical and otherworldly quality. I walk the proverbial 'tight rope' and adroitly create scenes which may appeal to adults, youngsters and anyone in between. My artwork is dedicated to all the people.
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