Image 1: Untitled A, 2002, graphite and pastel on paper
Image 2: Diencephale, 1998, oil on canvas
Image 3: White Spirit, 2012, oil on linen
The work of Margherita Manzelli is so much different than the artists I have looked at earlier for these blog entries. Her work is much more illustrative and very graphic. I like the way she uses negative space in the backgrounds behind her figures. It makes them pop and also gives each work a sense of curiosity and eeriness. In each of her paintings and drawings there is an aspect about the piece that is peculiar and intriguing; in the first work it is the orange underwear, in the second work it is the hat, and in the third work it is the eyes. What I noticed about her work is that she does not compromise accuracy and realism in making the subtle changes and intriguing aspects to each piece. Even though the figure may have an unusual feature they are still rendered very realistically. The most inspiring work for me would have to be Untitled A because of the gentleness of the drawing. The lines are simple and clean but are able to convey form at the same time. Clean edges and curiosity are two aspects I am going to take away from Margherita Manzelli's work.
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