Based on The Introspect by Emmett Hodgins
Artist Statement:
Referring to “The Introspect” by Emmett Hodgins, my artwork “Drop” was a reflection on passing moods, emotions and memories from childhood. The realization of a new life, responsibilities and social concerns were chasing me while I was working on my painting. The main character symbolizes someone young, but eternal; someone who is not ready to grow and develop emotionally. As a result, this person lives in their childhood dreams and continues to create a carefree world all around.
Artist: Mariia Kostian
Program: Visual and Digital Arts
Toronto based fine artist, Maria Kostian, finds her inspiration in spirituality, which is one of the main themes in her artworks. Originally from Ukraine, she constantly uses elements of her origin’s folklore, honoring the one of the richest culture’s history. Throughout her life, she was always painting in her spare time. During school period, Maria attended local art academy, but after three years of courses, she decided to continue her art journey by herself. She is now Visual and Digital Arts student in Humber College. Maria’s work combines abstraction and pure realism and brings up topics related to growing up, cognition of her inner self, relationships between people and the world.