Vanessa Ferriggi
“Botanical, loose abstracts are my joy, the flowers representing freedom, femininity and a return to a whimsical, child-like time.”
Vanessa Ferriggi is an abstract expressionist based on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria where she lives with her husband and three dogs.
At the heart of Vanessa Ferriggi’s practice lies gratitude for the natural world and its infinite complexities. Her canvas–a space where spontaneity in each brushstroke is inspired with intention. Through a fusion of abstract motifs with botanical imagery, Vanessa’s work embraces the beauty of imperfection and poetry of the everyday.
“Current artistic exploration is the merge of abstract with botanical, which I have coined Fusion. Themes of identity, play, femininity and design are explored. My philosophy is to show up, be open and true, embracing the journey with passion. I choose to flourish, than exist.”
Vanessa’s medium of choice is acrylic paints, but she also leans towards mixed media with use of impasto, spray and oil stick.
“Marks, smears and lines exist together, complimentary yet juxtaposed. My message is to encourage a return to simplicity, without losing momentum and character. Beauty in nature reminds us of this. At times the need comes with a sense of urgency- an urgency to tell my message, to share through my art plus to develop and grow as a person, as an artist.”
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