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Manifestation Canvas Artwork by Patrizia Terranova |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
PT: To capture the essence of this majestic creature and portray it in an innovative way whilst retaining its classical properties.
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
PT: I wanted the subject matter to be alive. To portray its majestic energy and movement.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
PT: To see the design develop into other art forms and prints (perhaps printed onto porcelain or silk creations).
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
PT: Less than one month
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
PT: I was pursuing a very vivid inspiration that had been brewing for quite some time.
FS: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
PT: I would like to sell the design and work or collaborate to produce other creations in the form of porcelain or silk/fabric creations. I would very much like to work with design houses to produce quality items and designs suitable for upmarket re sell
FS: What made you design this particular type of work?
PT: A fascination for the creature, I wanted to paint this often classical subject in a more innovative way.
FS: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
PT: no
FS: Who is the target customer for his design?
PT: Luxury Design Houses
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
PT: The use of colour, and proportions. A classic subject portrayed in a more modern way.
FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
PT: Manifestation is an interpretation of Divine Energy. It is the Energy that flows through all life, and this is a beautiful interpretation (Manifestation) of that Energy.
FS: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
PT: I use pencil and paper to draw some sketches of the animal from photographs I obtained on the web. I then re drew, free hand , working from my original drawing and painted using acrylic colours on canvas and finished off with the gold foil.
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
PT: I think the pose of the horse and the colours its enveloped in. The movement of the mane as it gallops toward its destiny
FS: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
PT: No
FS: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
PT: Research purposes
FS: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
PT: Web image search
FS: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
PT: To successfully capture the animals proportions
FS: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
PT: I was approached, and felt it was time to take these designs further. I appreciated being invited.
FS: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
PT: I learnt what I am capable of. I learnt not to be afraid to explore different subject matter. I learnt that I can take this further and I'm learning to follow my passions.
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
PT: I believe that to follow your passions is of very high importance in one's life. I thank you for the opportunity to participate in this competition and possibly exposing my dreams to design houses and other entrepreneurs who may be in need of what I have to offer. Ciao
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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