Artist Statement:
Ivelis Perdomo's non-objective abstract paintings are a result of self-exploration, meditation and self-expression. They are also an experimentation of bringing forth her subconscious during the painting process, and that of the viewer after the work is completed and observed. Painting for her is an experience that is exhilarating and explorative. She improvises during the painting process without concern for the end result and becomes absorbed in the moment, letting all thoughts leave her as she allows herself to become one with the painting.
Ivelis enjoys finding new ways to layer color and build texture in ways that vary yet, she remains consistent with her unique artistic style and approach. In her Free Form series she includes paintings, drawings, screen-prints, face painting and photography. She combines the use of line, shape, texture and flat surfaces to create visual impact, unity and consistency throughout individual works and series as a whole.
In Perdomo's Free Form photography series, she merges face painting and photography. Pushing herself creatively, she challenges herself to an unfamiliar paint surface and never before used paint medium while attempting to still keep true to her artistic approach and style. Using the faces of young women as clean canvases for this series, Perdomo states: "I chose the face because as women we use it as a canvas daily when applying makeup yet don’t think of in that way. I wanted to push that concept further by replacing everyday makeup with face paint, while also challenging myself to a new medium. Like palette knifes to a canvas, I used all the fingers on my dominant hand to apply bold color and lots of texture to mimic that of my oil paintings. However, intentionally leaving areas of the flesh exposed to reveal the natural skin and thereby giving a glimpse of person underneath."
Perdomo's goal is to create a style and approach that is consistent and recognized throughout her works. The intent of her work is to have viewers stop, think about the process and progressive development while allowing for a visual experience that can not only reveal to the subconscious of the artist but perhaps also that of their own. And lastly, wants each individual, to walk away with their own interpretations of her work.
Artist's Background:
Ivelis Perdomo
Ivelis Perdomo attained a Bachelor in the Fine Arts from
Old Dominion University in the Fall of 2011. She graduated Cum Laude with a double concentration in Painting and Photo & Print Media, and a minor in Art History.
Specializations include all of the following:
- Highly Textured Paintings
- Professional Fine Art, Portrait, Event and Fashion Photography
- Professional photo retouching
- Slideshow Creations
Exhibitions include:
- Old Dominion University’s Annual Art Students’ Juried Exhibition at the Baron and Ellin Gordon Galleries, Norfolk, VA from April 16 - May 14, 2011
- Solo Exhibition at Artistic Creations Art Gallery and Classroom, Virginia Beach, VA from October 22 – November 5, 2011
- Solo Exhibition at Old Dominion University’s Webb Center Student Gallery, Norfolk, VA from November 12 – November 26, 2011
Organizations:
- Tau Sigma Academic Honor Society
- Golden Key International Honor Society
Published Work:
- Perdomo, Ivelis. “Time For A Change” America At The Millennium, The Best
- Poem And Poets Of The 20th Century; The International Library Of Poetry, 2000.165. Print