ADONNA KHARE : IN THE CLOUDS

Summary

In the video "Adonna Khare: IN THE CLOUDS," artist Adonna Khare discusses her creative process and the emotional significance behind her artwork, particularly focusing on themes of connection, nature, and personal experiences.

Artistic Techniques and Concepts:

• Contrast in Drawing: Emphasizes the satisfaction of pulling out whites and blacks in her artwork to create depth and separation.
• Use of Models: Utilizes her horse, William, and other animals as life models to study anatomy and proportions, highlighting the similarities between human and animal forms.
• Response to Life Events: The artwork reflects her personal journey, particularly following her father's diagnosis with a brain tumor and subsequent passing, which influenced the themes of change and unpredictability.
• Continuous Creation: Works on small and large pieces simultaneously, allowing ideas to flow between them, creating a cohesive body of work.
• emotional journey: The creation of a large bear piece represents her emotional response to her father's illness and death, illustrating the impact of personal loss on her art.
• symbolism of stitching: Uses stitching and tying in her work to symbolize connections between individuals and nature, exploring the complexity of these relationships.

Steps and Materials:

• Materials: Various drawing tools for creating contrasts in her artwork.
• Process:
  • Begin with small studies to explore ideas.
  • Transition to larger pieces based on insights gained from smaller works.
  • Incorporate personal experiences and emotions into the artwork.
  • Use animal models for anatomical reference and inspiration.

Contributors:

• Adonna Khare
• William (her horse)