Corina S. Alvarezdelugo

My interest in art began at an early age and it has been a main part of my life ever since. When I am inspired, I am totally abstracted from reality and my artwork takes all my concentration. My style is in constant development. I have not only tried different media, but also let myself follow the most varied influences. My techniques have ranged from the very modern to representational art, being a combination of these two boundaries what leads my current work. I like to take reality and turn it into simplified forms in a minimalist approach. I like painting portraits of people and animals, because of the challenge involved in capturing the right expression, the texture and the colors as they relate to each other. I also like painting on site (Plein-Aire). Working from life rather than photograph gives me a whole different perspective, as I can capture a moment in time the way my eyes see it. I love working on mixed media/conceptual art, as well. It allows me to express a feeling or convey a message without words. In addition, I’m also a sculptor. I mainly work on stoneware and terracotta as my medium. Being able to express myself has become the major driving force in my artistic life, that is why I can't restrain myself to just one medium. Through learning and dedication, I have given wings to creativity.