BELLA CHANG

"CAMELLIA"

An oil-painting depicting aesthetic similarities between the visage and flora. The realistic representation, neutral tones, and muted colors evoke sentiments of comfort in nature, enhanced by a soft gaze and expression to captivate the viewer with an intimate connection. The contrast between cold, green tones and warm skin and orange camellias enlighten the face’s and floral beauty. Camellia, named after the flowers painted, emphasises the connection between man's emotion and nature's beauty.

"KIKYOU"

An oil-painting portraying the delicate beauty of prominent Japanese facial features. The Kikyo Bellflower of Japanese culture symbolises humility, delicacy and everlasting love. I chose this flower to represent the similarity between man and nature’s aesthetic beauty. The vibrant, complementary colours of blue and rose pink symbolise a Kimono Robe, which depicts Japanese culture and emphasises the sitter’s relaxed facial expression simultaneously.

"VISAGE AND FLORA"

A mixed-media work exploring beauty of the visage in organic forms through an elegant composition of roses, symbolising the purity and beauty of life. The use of negative space creates an illusion of a facial structure. The dark-green border completes the piece, to represent man and nature in union. The hand formed paper clay flowers, coupled with real leaves' and their natural aged colour conveys the authenticity of enduring beauty.

"SHADES OF BEAUTY"

An oil-painting that depicts a spiral composition of petals, in which the circular canvas alludes to the shape of a flower/rose. The petals represent the skin tones of different ethnicities, eliciting a sense of humanity by uniting different ethnicities with the beauty of nature. This further depicts equal beauty in visage and flora variations regardless of colour. The balanced colours in the array of petals showcases the asymmetrical aesthetic beauty of flora.

"DEFINING"

A two-part photographic work that portrays the aesthetic beauty of flora and the female visage. The subject’s posture exudes grace and confidence, expressing admiration for oneself, whilst the flowers serve as a homage to beauty in mother nature. The juxtaposition of pink and blue in the floral design emphasises on the beauty of facial features. The tranquil connotation of pink in the flowers further conveys the contentment of those connected to nature.

"BEAUTY IN BLOOM"

A digital-printed, textile hanging work depicting beauty of flora and the female visage, through layered sheer fabric observed directly through the front, and side perspectives of each hanging. Photographed hand-made plasticine flowers, enhanced by digital manipulation create depth and contrast, evoking beauty in clay forms. The abstract, floral art on the self-portrait photograph strengthens the connection between layers whilst captivating attention through contrasting colours.

"EFFLORESCENCE"

An oil-painting that explores the aesthetic beauty of the female visage in relation to the efflorescence of Flora. The gladiolus flower symbolises strength, which is representative of the subject’s blooming confidence. The simplistic style and dark-green colour are analogous of a flower stem and portrayal of a female form, drawing attention to the flower's liveliness. The Flora's growing position on the female's visage depicts Flora and visage's equivalent beauty, consisting of many variations.

"CATCHLIGHT"

A twelve-part oil painting work evokes happiness by exploring the beauty within the eyes, and Flora, expressed by the emotion within the direct depiction of smiling eyes. The highlight (catchlight) directs the viewer to look directly at the subjects' pupil to convey the intention, enhanced by the vertical alignment utilising space on either side to draw attention to the work. Light and neutral tones of skin convey purity concerning their respective Flora that represent their individuality.

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