Portrait of Maria Callas
This smoky, introspective acrylic portrait of the iconic opera star Maria Callas draws inspiration from the legendary photograph taken by Cecil Beaton. In this piece, Maria is depicted in profile, gazing thoughtfully into the light, her expression captured with an aura of contemplation and depth. The artist employs the chiaroscuro technique, layering tones to create a dramatic contrast between light and shadow, highlighting the inner complexity of Callas. She is portrayed in a striking red dress, adorned with a multi-strand pearl collar necklace and pearl and diamond earrings, evoking her timeless elegance. The portrait captures not just her physical beauty, but the quiet power and introspection that defined her legendary presence on and off the stage.
Artist:Diana Di Giacopo-Robinson
Medium:Acrylic on Canvas
Size:24" x 16"
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Artist Bio
Diana Di Giacopo-Robinson is a resident of Alliston, a member of the South Simcoe Arts Council and a York U Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours graduate. She is a realistic artist who primarily works in acrylics, and also enjoys oils, graphite and sculpture.
Her earliest and strongest memories are of her desire to create- to draw, paint, and sculpt. With her ancestral roots engrained from a very young age, she continues to be influenced by the art and architecture of Italy and her family.
With a soft spot for childhood memories and connecting personally to her work, her paintings represent the little treasures that life gives us. Elevating subjects and giving them a special place in our consciousness, offering a chance to check in, to slow down and to quiet the noise of life. In her process she often relies on her creative intuition and likes to present an evocative stillness, impacted with the use of strong, vivid colours. She hopes to project a sense of felicity, even if the message behind it may not necessarily be cheerful. Her intention is to overcome an often tense subject matter with a sense of happiness and peace in her final work.
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