Painting Technique
Entropica
I called my painting technique Entropica, from the word entropy. I think of entropy as intelligent chaos, as something that is meant by design, therefore chaos as per the definition of the word itself doesn’t really exist; it is just a is a germinal state of something that is evolving.
Most of my paintings start with an image or a feeling that I want to capture on canvas. I put my headphones on and immerse myself into a feeling and I try to transfer it to a tangible object. I mix oil colors with water-based colors in random order. Colors mix and form random patterns, shapes, and broken textures which I use to my advantage to create interesting effects. I try to guide the flow of colors but I can’t completely control it. Sometimes colors will mix and sometimes they won’t, just like people. The end result of my creative process is never what I expected but nevertheless interesting and positive.
About
Giovanna Ferrari: Biography
Giovanna Ferrari is a contemporary artist known for her evocative and powerful mixed media works that explore the intersection of nature’s beauty and its inherent destructiveness. With a background that seamlessly blends fine art and a profound connection to the natural world, Giovanna’s art captivates viewers by inviting them to contemplate the delicate balance between creation and destruction.
Born and raised in a small town in northern Italy, Giovanna’s artistic journey began at a young age, inspired by the breathtaking landscapes and the raw, untamed beauty of her surroundings. Her early experiences in nature instilled a deep appreciation for the environment, which later became a central theme in her artwork.
Giovanna’s painting style is a manifestation of her subconscious, where each brushstroke emerges as an extension of her inner world. For her, art is akin to meditation, flowing from the heart with an effortless grace that transcends conscious thought. In this sacred process, there are no mistakes, only divine inspirations that guide her hand. Every color, texture, and form in her work is a reflection of her deepest emotions and thoughts, weaving together a tapestry that speaks directly to the soul. This intuitive approach allows her creativity to flourish, unbound by convention, resulting in artworks that resonate with a profound sense of authenticity and spiritual connection.
Her works often depict scenes of natural phenomena, such as volcanic eruptions and apocalyptic landscapes, rendered with a striking intensity that captures both the terror and the beauty of these events. Through her art, Giovanna seeks to highlight the fragility of our planet and the catastrophic consequences of human actions on the environment. Her paintings serve as powerful reminders of the need for environmental stewardship and the importance of preserving the natural world for future generations.
In addition to her artistic pursuits, Giovanna is committed to using her platform to advocate for environmental causes. She collaborates with various organizations to raise awareness about environmental issues and supports initiatives aimed at conservation and sustainability.
Giovanna Ferrari currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA, where she continues to create and explore new artistic horizons. Her studio is a sanctuary of creativity, where she immerses herself in the process of transforming her inner visions into tangible expressions of art. Through her work, she hopes to inspire others to see the world with a renewed sense of wonder and to recognize the profound interconnectedness of all life.
Artist Statement
My art is an expression of the process of transformation of negative emotions to positive by the act of liberation through the artistic process. My work is all on mixed media on canvas, I explore themes of destruction, rage and violence through the depictions of eruptions, explosions, apocalyptic scenarios all the way to the other spectrum of emotions, calmness, acceptance and gratitude through paintings of beautiful aerials of water and beaches which instill a feeling of belonging to a magical world where everything is possible.
My art is the fruit of my subconscious. I hardly control the themes that I paint. They come out of me seamlessly. I do not necessarily worry too much about the outcome because art is a process and every stroke and color has the right to exist on a canvas at that particular moment because it is part ,and intrinsically connected, to how I feel inside. My art is the product of many mistakes layered on top of each other and the realization that there are no mistakes, everything is in its right place.
It captures the essence of my being and the endless transformations I went through to find myself.
Photo Credit: Craig Thompson