#CIDLoveLetters 2.0: "My Ancestor's Soul" by Nikita Ares

My art practice focuses on the symbiosis between movement and energy, which inseparable relationship is translated through my work. This is deeply rooted in my fascination of the vibrations and dynamics between people, objects, and nature. With the use of paint and drawing media, I create variations of gestures using traditional and modern styles to embody and visualize this concept. I use acrylic paint, oil pastels, colored pencils to express the active relationship of color and form. I make big marks to capture the flow of attention towards expansion, and small marks to complete and define the viewer’s own interpretation. Inspired by the vibrant sounds of the Philippines and my current state of being, I use lively colors and festive marks to form the spirit of home. My idea and intention is to depict the bond between the flow of energy and the chaos of movement towards order, luring the viewer to expand their own interpretation, perception, and awareness.

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