Arteles Catalogue 2023-2020

Back to Basics program / JUNE 2023
Arianna Santoriello
USA
https://www.ariannasantoriello.com
About
I am an abstract multi-media artist with an affinity for saturated
colors, repetitive patterns, and organic symmetrical shapes.
I am often inspired by the nature of the creative process,
the waves of emotion we surf through on a daily basis and
the routines and rituals that structure our daily lives. I have
developed a unique method of creating colorful patterns in
my artwork. In order to relinquish some control, I will use
digits in phone numbers and other collected personal data
to dictate the placement of shapes and colors in my work. By
doing this I open up space in my creative process for mystery
to arrive.
Recently I have been creating large scale symmetrical,
organic shapes. My spiritual practice and connection to the
movement of my body inspire these organic goopy forms.
They started as small drawings and have evolved into
paintings and now into shallow hand-carved wooden works.
Blissful surrender
I came to Arteles to surrender deeply to my creative flow. It
took me on a wild ride.
I experimented with yarn dyeing and creating small
handwoven pieces.
In between those moments, I created a large painting on
paper to add color to my bedroom and ended up cutting it
up and collaging with it. These were a breath of fresh air for
me. I loved the immediacy that these small paper collages
provided, compared to the slow methodical planning
necessary for weaving.
I also cut and sanded a wooden sculpture and installed it
in the forest. Many hands contributed to this piece and it is
the piece I made at Arteles that brings back the warmest
memories when I look at it.
At Arteles I plan to focus on fiber arts, with weaving being the
highlight. This has been an interest of mine for years and I am
looking forward to this dedicated time to take my first deep
dive into developing my personal style of woven artwork.