The rich colors and “bubbles” of some of the papers I have altered with Citra Solv often make me think of the work of Gustav Klimt, an Austrian artist of the late 1800s to early 1900s. I finally decided to mimic one of his pieces with a mixed media collage. I chose one of my favorites, “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I“ finished by Klimt in 1907, not realizing that a movie about it is being released this year! It seems that it is one of many pieces of art confiscated during the Holocaust, and then later reclaimed by the family. A Woman in Gold is the account of the fight to have the piece returned to the family of Adele.
Klimt took 3 years to complete his 52 x 52 inch oil and gold on canvas, commissioned by Adele’s husband. My version, “Addie” is only 12 x 12, and is a collage of Citra Solv altered papers with acrylic paint on a wood panel. I didn’t try to make it an exact representation, just a similar pose with everything except her face and arms very flat appearing. I also added in some geometric shapes in acrylic, and added some touches in gold paint.
A fun use of Citra Solv altered papers!
This original is sold, but if you are interested in this piece as a print, tote bag, phone case, etc. visit my society6 shop, or purchase on etsy!
createarteveryday
I love your work. I will eventually try this technique! Thanks for sharing it, and congratulations on the sale!
victoryrd
Thank you!
Laura (PA Pict)
I love Klimt for his use of pattern, shape and gold so I obviously love this piece of yours for the same reason. I did not know they were making a movie about that portrait either. Sounds like one to look out for.
coursework
Well, it looks so unusual. Like Picasso’s and someone’s else paintings put together.
Kayann Ausherman
One thing I like about the Citra Solv altered paper is its unusual look!