BIOGRAPHY
Ironically, my name is in Italian, even though I was born in France, and my ancestor's name is in French, even though he was born in Ferrara - Florence - Italy!
"Self-taught" at the age of 13, I was already drawing horses "at the speed of light"! But I'm also very comfortable with mountains, trees and nature. I've been painting since May 1998, when I really discovered my calling. It was a 'defining' period for me. I went through all the formats and documents. I was amazed to learn that May 98 was the 500th birthday of my ancestor SAVONAROLE Girolamo! Famous preacher, calligrapher and renowned for his "divinatory art", poet and writer. I have also developed the art of divination and since then oil painting, which for me remains the "must" art of all time. It's a real passion. I used to 'eat' almost all the little books that explained it. From technique to perspective, where I studied all the 'tips' and 'tricks'. Pastel and oil painting attracted me like a magnet, I studied them in all their forms, I was recognised for my own style, my originality and a free and expressive side took over. I'm also writing a book, in parallel, in the "Novel" genre. I invite you to read just a small extract, just to give you the first notes.... My novel.
My technique is characterised by originality, composition and harmony. As a self-taught and experienced painter, I have a keen eye for colour and imagination which, when combined, enable me to create a work of art that stands apart from the rest. Inspired by simple elements, from which a new work is born, where the motif is reflected in the perspective and becomes my signature. Vivid, natural colours are reflected in punctuated strokes, and I bring to my canvas a kind of "rebirth to life". Firstly, I differentiate myself from my work, in other words, there are two of us.
Secondly, I stop "time" and transcend my painting, I find myself in the place of the work and we become one. The painting is alive. A famous painter is said to have said a truth that I like very much:
"When you paint, become the painting". Painting is about freedom, strength and movement. Today, I'm convinced of this strength, and I'm realising my "dream". I paint according to the seasons, because I often think of this saying too, which I have found through experience. A completely different truth: "The soul has its reasons that the heart also ignores". Don't doubt it, the Soul is the painter..... Anna Savonarola
Anna Savonarola
