ART HISTORY MOVEMENT POST - VALENTINA PENA

After going through the Art Movements Timeline at The Art Story, what I am drawn to is Pop Art, Neo-Pop, and Contemporary Art which reflects both my visual style and the way I use art as a form of communication.

I am drawn to Pop Art for its bold graphic style and its connection to pop culture. In my work I use bright colors, simple shapes, and cartoon inspired visuals which it aligns with Pop Art that is accessible and very visual. Also I like how Pop Art has played out in contemporary illustration which in the case of artists like Ben Giles and Ben Allen really speaks to me.

I also have an interest in Contemporary Art that which blends fine art with design and cultural identity. Artists like Takashi Murakami and KAWS put out work that is part cartoon aesthetic and deep meaning, which it’s what I do with simple visuals to put across ideas and emotion. Also I am inspired by Yayoi Kusama’s use of repetition, pattern, and bold visual identity which for me is a demonstration of how a strong style may be very expressive.

Also I am into artists that play with space, installation, and large scale visual impact like Jason Rhoades and Marta Minujin. Though my work is based in illustration, I am drawn to their concept of putting together immersive and attention getting experiences which in turn plays with how I approach composition and visual story telling.

My interest in collage and graphic design is a large component of my appreciation for artists like Ben Giles who’s work is a blend of various visual elements into a unified, dynamic whole. This approach also gives me the chance to play with different layers, color, and meaning rather than realist portrayal.

Also I am drawn to what graphic and activist based art does, especially in the work of Shepard Fairey which is known for his bold almost poster style which puts forth strong social messages. This plays into my own interest of representation, identity and story telling which I see art as a way to inform and connect with audiences.

Artist Statement and Bio - Ashley Robinson

Bio: 

Ashley Robinson is a New Jersey artist who was born in Jamaica and moved here at the age of eight. She has always found movies to be a big inspiration for her, even asking her mom to come to New York since that's apparently where movies are made. Cinematography and photography has been a big influence in her work. She focuses on photography but also does sculpture, screen printing and likes to use alternative photographic processes. She got her bachelor's in fine arts degree at New Jersey City University with a concentration in Photography

Artist Statement:

I am an artist driven by a lifelong curiosity to create, explore, and transform materials into something visually compelling. My practice spans photography, sculpture, drawing, ceramics, and screen printing, allowing me to move fluidly between disciplines without being confined to a single medium. 

At the core of my work is an interest in visual impact. I aim to create pieces that immediately draw viewers in through composition, texture, and form. Aesthetic appeal serves as an entry point, an invitation to pause, look closer, and engage. Once that connection is made, I hope the work encourages deeper reflection, leaving space for personal interpretation rather than prescribing a fixed meaning.

Photography plays a significant role in my process, particularly through alternative printing methods. I am drawn to the unpredictable nature of these processes, every print is spontaneous in its own way. This sensibility carries into my sculptural work, where I experiment with a wide range of materials, often combining them in unconventional ways.

My influences are rooted in photography, sculpture, and cinematography. I am inspired by the way images can frame a moment, how objects can hold presence, and how visual narratives unfold through light and space. These influences inform not only what I create but how I approach making, thoughtfully, intuitively, and with attention to detail.

Creating has been a constant in my life since I was young. That early passion continues to shape my practice, pushing me to experiment, take risks, and remain open to new possibilities. Rather than seeking a singular style, I embrace variation and evolution, allowing my work to grow alongside my experiences.

Ultimately, my goal is to make work that resonates visually first, but lingers conceptually, pieces that invite curiosity, reward attention, and leave a lasting impression.

Art Movement Influence - Ishmael Adams - 4/9/2026

 

    Ishmael Adams 

    Professor Doris Cacilio 

    Studio Research 1 

    4/9/2026 

    The art style that connects the most with my most recent work is a mix expressionism and surrealism, specifically a great deal of Egyptian surrealism art and European centric expressionism. At it's core surrealism is about the unconscious mind, where the world inside your mind takes form through art. The difference between the European version and it's African counterpart is the latter's focus on anti fascism, colonial, social and economic inequality. These ideals were formed in 1938 by a group of Cairo based artists in response to the growing fascism of the Nazi party called the Art and Liberty. A group who spearheaded Egyptian Surrealism and later gave influence to Contemporary Art Group, another Egyptian surrealist art group.  A great deal of my work tends to lean on the side of mind bending irrationality, but once you look closer at the ideas registered within those said works there are huge anti war, anti colonialist and anti fascistic messages within. In terms of artwork akin to Egyptian surrealism my work features a great deal of elongated limbs, eyeballs and supernatural elements to allow the viewer to ponder not only the world around them, but their own imagination which tends to bleed into Expressionism. 

    The expressionism aspect of my work tends to veer more toward how my art takes shape as opposed to it's meaning, though as stated in the previous paragraph above there are Expressionistic elements that are intrinsically connected to my work and the idea of the unconscious mind bleeding into the everyday normalcy of the world is an idea that I've touch on in my past works. Expressionism at it's core is the idea of depicting personal emotions through artwork, and like my other art movement influence it's history also connects with the anti war, humanistic sentiment that was prevalent at the tail end of the first World War and it's aftermath. A message I've similarly expressed in my artist message detailing my want to showcasing the personal aftermath of people and events expressed through art. In terms of technical art the emphasis on elongated limbs, vibrant colors, emotionality and rough brush strokes is one to one in terms of  Expressionism. 

Laurent Marcel Salinas, Naissance (Birth), 1944, oil 

Ishmael S. Adams, Watchers, 2023, charcoal

Umbrella man at Sea, Peter Max, 2009, Mixed Media/ acrylic

Ishmael Adams, Sunny Days, 2025, oil 

Sources: 

https://www.parkwestgallery.com/blog/what-is-expressionism-art/

https://www.artforum.com/events/when-art-becomes-liberty-the-egyptian-surrealists-1938-1965-226839/

https://www.rogallery.com/artists/laurent-marcel-salinas/naissance/

ART HISTORY POST - Ricky Ochoa

I believe what best influences my own artwork is Romanticism. I am more attuned with the imagination, creativity, and subjectivity of it all. I often don't see art in a rational ideal of how the world is. Everything is subjective after all, when it comes to how we see and view the world. What I love about Romanticism is the point that emotions are important as well. We aren't purely logical beings and that is important as it's also tied to naturalism and preserving the past, compared to being cold and focusing on the future kind of thing. For my work, I take inspiration from Romanticism and add my own originality to it by using a lot of cool colors, while the warm colors are used for the audience to lend a hand.

The Third of May 1808 by Francisco Goya and Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog encapsulate Romanticism perfectly. The Third of May 1808 focuses on the depiction of the public execution of several Spaniards by Napoleonic troops. The painting is revolutionary in its unheroic treatment, the flatness of its perspective, and its matte, almost granular pigments. For Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog, it shows an aristocratic man stepping out upon a rocky crag as he surveys the landscape before him, with his back shown towards the viewer. It depicts a solitary figure standing as a byronic hero in an overwhelming landscape, overlooking and dominating the view.

The Third of May 1808, 1814, Francisco Goya

Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog, c. 1818, Caspar David Friedrich

Men are not Gods, Illustrator, Ricky Ochoa

Art History Movement - Andrew Diaz

The one movement I would have to pick is the Color Field movement. This movement is a form Abstract Expressionism. It was pioneered in the late 1940s by three abstract painters, Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman and Clifford Still who expressed a more immersive, smooth surfaces while rejecting figuration during the late 1940s and 1950s. This historical abstractionism featured large, stained, or painted of solid color, aiming for emotional, mythic, or purely aesthetic impact. I find this style of painting quite comforting in a way that just resonates with me on a personal level and taking these inspirations and putting it in my own creative ways to express my emotions with any different types of colors blend my feelings and the theme of my art accurately.

Lysander-1 by Jules Olitski (1970)

Orange and Yellow by Mark Rothko (1956)

These other two paintings are of my own work, I’m quite fond of the mixing in two or three colors together that fit the mood of my piece. In a way, I just express my love of color by incorporating a theme that works well together and giving the audience the narrative idea of my art, especially ideas that reflect calmness, tenderness, anxiety, fear, or even anger. Despite the fact I normally would draw figures, I can’t help but express colors in the background to give it a sense of a dramatic touch to it. 

Original work

Original work

Art Movement Post

 I view Dominican Costumbrism as the one of the foundational heartbeats of my visual identity, emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a movement dedicated to capturing the "essence" of daily life. It was born out of a profound need to define a Dominican aesthetic separate from colonial European standards, focusing intensely on the customs, folklore, and social realities of the rural and working classes. Pioneers like Adriana Billini and Leopoldo Navarro paved the way, but it was the arrival of Spanish exiles like José Vela Zanetti and the later mastery of Yoryi Morel that truly defined its spirit. Morel, in particular, is celebrated for his "spontaneous" brushwork and his ability to render the vibrant light and rhythm of the Cibao region, immortalizing scenes of local festivities, markets.

This movement is renowned for its rejection of academic rigidity in favor of a more visceral, emotional portrayal of the Dominican landscape and its people. It wasn't just about recording what was seen, but about celebrating the dignity of the peasant (el campesino) and the unique colorfulness of our Caribbean surroundings. The impact of Costumbrism was monumental; it provided a visual vocabulary for Dominican identity during a time of political transition and served as the precursor to the more abstract and surrealist movements that followed. In its aftermath, the movement left a legacy of "nationalist pride" that continues to influence modern artists who seek to bridge the gap between historical heritage and contemporary expression, ensuring that the "soul" of the island remains at the center of our artistic discourse.

Art History Post - Shayna Pullo

The art movement I feel most connected to is the Bauhaus movement. The Bauhaus movement did not create work that was only decorative but they believed design should be simple, clear, and useful. For example, they used basic shapes and clean lines to communicate ideas in a direct way. This movement changed how people see design, because it showed that design is not just about aesthetics, but also about purpose and structure.

Exhibition Poster 1923

For example in my GISHIKY designs, I focus on simplicity and purpose. I avoid unnecessary decoration and let space be part of the design. I feel drawn to Bauhaus because it reflects the way I approach my own work, I believe design should feel intentional. I try to create work that is bothmeaningful and visually clean.

GISHIKY packaging

Art Movement Post

 I view Dominican Costumbrism as influential movement that I recongize in my own work. Emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a movement dedicated to capturing the "essence" of daily life. It was born out of a profound need to define a Dominican aesthetic separate from colonial European standards, focusing intensely on the customs, folklore, and social realities of the rural and working classes. Pioneers like Adriana Billini and Leopoldo Navarro paved the way, but it was the arrival of Spanish exiles like José Vela Zanetti and the later mastery of Yoryi Morel that truly defined its spirit. Morel, in particular, is celebrated for his "spontaneous" brushwork and his ability to render the vibrant light and rhythm of the Cibao region, immortalizing scenes of local festivities, markets. 

This movement is renowned for its rejection of academic rigidity in favor of a more visceral, emotional portrayal of the Dominican landscape and its people. It wasn't just about recording what was seen, but about celebrating the dignity of the peasant (el campesino) and the unique colorfulness of our Caribbean surroundings. The impact of Costumbrism was monumental; it provided a visual vocabulary for Dominican identity during a time of political transition and served as the precursor to the more abstract and surrealist movements that followed. In its aftermath, the movement left a legacy of "nationalist pride" that continues to influence modern artists who seek to bridge the gap between historical heritage and contemporary expression, ensuring that the "soul" of the island remains at the center of our carribean artistic discourse.

Art History Post: Amber Perdigon

Era; The Romanticism Era 

• The Drama
• The Emotion
• The Imagination

Wanderer above the Sea of Fog (c. 1818) by Caspar David Friedrich

 The Ninth Wave – Ivan Aivazovsky

The Romanticism Era arose in the late 18th century and peaked between 1800 and 1850 in Europe. Its arrival was prompted in reaction to the rigid and rational nature of the Industrial Revolution and Enlightenment. During the Industrial revolution, the priorities in the art world focused on accessibility between the classes, appreciation for urban landscaping and all things mechanization. It was from this movement that Romanticism blossomed. The movement emphasized emotion, nature and the sublime, meaning to evoke feelings of awe, inspiration and sometimes fear. It was meant to be an escape from the urban and industrial realities that people resided. 

Like the two paintings I've chosen above, these works beautifully illustrate the wilds or the vast unknown. Frontiers that have yet to be explored and may hold adventure before one's wildest dreams, far removed from the industrial reality one lived in. I find this time period to be similar, sprinting full send into a quickly growing technological era with several negative and arguably positive outcomes. Escapism, prioritizing emotions, exploring folklore and the fantastical, it's something that I enjoy pouring into my own works. While I don't traditionally paint single narrative pieces like the examples above, the idea is the same in the narratives I seek to tell through my novels and comics. 

"Akademi Station" of Atlas, Original Work

"Fuyune's Song" Art Trade, Original Work

Art History-Javier Morales

During my time studying graphic design I didn't actually have an specific topic that I would prefer to work on besides the dark abstract designs that I really like to work on but once I started learning about the Bauhouse movement that was created by Walter Gropius, I started to develop a taste to work with typography I like the way on how to play with the words and create a whole new design by something that already existed  by being something simple but also something complicated at the same time also on how it goes with the colors making a mix by creating great art works.

When I want to create some work that includes words or typos I always aim to work something similar like Herbert Bayer's poster, I like showing on how the words can be used more as a design than just as something to read, and that is something that makes me understand that I can see the things way forward than just what it shows initially I like to look more works like that and use it as an inspiration to learn on how how to work with the colors, letters, and shapes.

(Post card made on Illustrator)

(Universal Bayer by Herbert Bayer 1925)

       

 

Art History-Christopher McVicar

    One movement that really sticks with me is Expressionism. It can be understood as a psychological by-product of the anxieties tied to the modern world in the early twentieth century. What draws me to it is how little it cares about getting things “right” visually, and how much it leans into getting something right emotionally. Expressionist artists weren’t trying to make perfect images; they were trying to make you feel something real, using arbitrary color and loosened brushwork to push back against societal norms. Käthe Kollwitz is someone I connect to a lot because her work doesn’t hold back, and she fully leans into the weight of her subject matter. There’s this rawness to it, grief and heaviness that comes through in the way she handles the figure. It’s not about idealizing anything; it’s about confronting it head-on. That idea of using the figure to carry emotional weight instead of just describing a body is something I try to do in my own work. 

Käthe Kollwitz, Unemployment, 1909

    In my self-portrait specifically, I’m dealing with the idea of hiding from my own emotions, both visually and conceptually. I layer darker, diluted colors beneath lighter, more saturated ones, building a sense of depth that feels buried rather than exposed. The hood and sunglasses act as a kind of barrier, like I’m choosing not to engage, not to look too closely. That approach connects directly to Expressionism, where the image becomes a way to show internal struggle instead of external reality. Kollwitz’s work, and others from the movement, often carry that same tense atmosphere, where the figure feels burdened or trapped by something larger than itself. Expressionist artists also aimed to critique the modern city, documenting the alienating effects that come with rapid urbanization. That’s the space I’m trying to get into-where the painting pushes beyond color and academic standards, and into something more psychological, something that resonates with the human condition. 

Self Portrait, 2025

Art History- Joann Nunez

Impressionism, Sunset (1872)

The impressionism period has inspired me when creating artwork. I feel drawn to this movement, because of the color palette. Most artworks during this time focuses on capturing natural light and atmosphere using vibrant colors. They use techniques such as complimentary colors, touches of pure color, and avoiding pure black in their work. Claude Monet, a key figure, created Impression, Sunrise, gave the movement its name. I really appreciate how the colors look muted and vibrant at the same time. You can almost see the fog and how the environment was at the time. Another that has moved me is Edgar Degas, with his unique perspective, focusing on movement in ballet dancers, racehorses, and intimate portraits. Specifically his ballet dancers and his grasp on perspective; for example, in his piece The Dance Class, has the blend of both. The piece feels intimate looking into a studio of these girls, it almost feels like a story in on it's own.

Night, Establishing Shot (2026)

Monet's handle on colors in his environments affects the way I look at environments when I work on my pieces.This specific piece, Impressionism, Sunrise, the color palette is something that I want to apply into my own environment piece. Due to how eerie the piece looks, and that is something that intrigues me when working on my own work. Degas's unique perspective and movement in his work inspires me to capture that same feeling of intimacy. I want to use various colors like in the impressionism movement and apply the theory in my own artwork.

ART HISTORY - Margie Tabora

     The art movement that resonates with me when it comes to style is the neo-expressionism movement. The movement was developed as a reaction against conceptual art and minimal art of the 1970s. It utilized recognizable objects like the human body in a rough and emotional way, often using vivid colors, created in large-scale works, with many different textures and brushworks. There are a variety of themes that typically coincide with neo-expressionism: the mythological, the cultural, the historical, the nationalist, and the erotic. Personally, the reason why neo-expressionism connects to me is that I feel my work and my style revolve around my feelings and political views, and I want to go against the norm and just chaotically use lines and textures so that I can make people question my work and ask themselves, "Why is this displayed?" (Lowkey ragebaiting). 

    When I saw this piece by Jean-Michel Basquiat at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the first thing i noticed was the size of the canvas. Upon closer inspection, you can really see the brushwork in the piece, and certain paint lines are lifted from the canvas because of the thickness of how Basquiat created every stroke with intent and emotion. Looking at the piece in person made me realize that it's so much more than phrases and characters. I hope to one day replicate the feelings I felt while looking at the piece and reflect it in my own work. 

Hollywood Africans, 1983

Untitled, 2025

Art History- Samantha Rivera

 The Rococo and Art Nouveau movements most appeal to me because they both use organic flowing lines and ornamental details which I frequently incorporate into my artwork. I identify with Rococo because of its whimsical gentle themes and enjoyable scenery. Paintings like François Boucher's Triumph of Venus and Jean-Honoré Fragonard's The Swing perfectly convey the fantasy and playfulness of how I depict my own characters in a scene. I find myself using softer color schemes that are comparable to the dreamy atmosphere of Rococo even though my primary focus is character illustration.

  In terms of my overall style though I do lean more toward Art Nouveau. My character design including the way I depict clothing and movement in the scene is influenced by this movement. I concentrate a lot on line quality because I work primarily in digital art which is quite similar to Art Nouveau's emphasis on ornamentation and detail. Although I don't have a single piece that perfectly fits into either movement, I can definitely see their influence in my work through the use of expressive line work and soft color schemes.

Alphonse Mucha, The Seasons: Summer, 1896

Samantha Rivera, No Man’s Lands only angel, 2023

Art History-Arizabeth Baez Flores

 After seeing the timeline, I realized that the Era most tied to my work is the Northern Renaissance. During this era, there was a lot of work that was done during the Protestant Reformation. A lot happened during this era. For example, the dark tones are used in many paintings. They looked like they were telling a story and sending a message. Once analyzing a painting like Dulle Griet, you can notice it is very psychological. For example, many dark tones and a gothic style to them. 

Another fact that was happening during this Northern Renaissance was that if they saw religious paintings, they would be frowned upon. So this led painters to focus more on what can be seen below. Chaos and story telling is vey visible. Almost like showing a feeling towards what it was like while living in that moment. This era really ties to my work by connecting them psychologically, tonally, and lightly chaotic. 

Dulle Griet, Pieter Bruegel, 1962

Art History Post-Lina Hamrane

 The Art History Movement that I am drawn to is Art Nouveau. This movement started in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a response to industrialization. Artists and designers used flowing, organic lines inspired by nature, including plants, flowers, and the human body. They applied these ideas in architecture, graphic design, and illustration. Notable artist Alphonse Mucha created works that combined decorative beauty with deeper meanings. What fascinated me most about Art Nouveau is its balance between structure and fluidity. In my work, I incorporate repeating patterns influenced by Mucha's posters, such as "Slavia" and "Job Cigarette Paper." Art Nouveau resonates with me because it blends creativity with control, allowing for structured yet expressive compositions. This movement highlights the beauty of everyday design, demonstrating that art can be integrated into life. 

Alphonse Mucha, "Slavia" 1908 

Lina Hamrane, "Zahra pasta." 2026 (in progress)

Lina Hamrane, "Altas Noir" 2026
 

Alphonse Mucha, "Job Cigarette Paper" 1896

Art History Post - Diana Saintilme

    The art movement that I feel most connected to my work is the Art Deco Movement. The Art Deco Movement was a French art movement that lasted from 1900-1945 before World War I. Some of the main visual characteristics of Art Deco are the repetitive use of geometric shapes and the use of a bold vibrant color palette. Similar to Art Nouveau, the art movement before it, Art Deco also wanted to break away from traditional art styles and create a new modern style. However, instead of using organic forms like Art Nouveau, it used more geometric, structured forms inspired by modern machinery.

    The Art Deco movement is an art movement that I always tend to find inspiration from because of how much I like the art style. The structured, geometric style of the Art Deco movement is something that I like to have in my works. I personally like my works to have some kind of structure to it and I also prefer using geometric shapes over organic shapes. I feel like using familiar geometric shapes would send the message of my work more clearly than if I were to use organic shapes. The reason I am drawn to this movement is because I love the structured appeal of it. It is both visually appealing and the works are structured in a way that allows me to follow along and understand the message.

    Some artworks from the Art Deco movement that are directly inspired by work are some of the drawings from Hugh Ferriss’s “The Metropolis of Tomorrow” book. The Metropolis of Tomorrow is a book that contains charcoal drawings drawn by Hugh Ferriss that depicts the future of city planning. The draws are the structure of city buildings in perspective. One work of my own that relates to these drawings is my “City (Intersection)” poster. My poster depicts the view of city buildings at an intersection. I created the buildings at an angle that would give it a sense of 3d perspective.

Drawing from Hugh Ferriss "The Metropolis of Tomorrow"

My work "City (Intersection)"

ART HISTORY POST - Martin Jimenez

     The artist movement that I feel like connects with some of my work is the Bauhaus movement that basically originated from the German Bauhaus school from 1919 - 1933. It pretty much was defined by "form follows function", minimalism, and geometric shapes. In addition, It also emphasizes legibility, utilizing sans-serif typography, strong asymmetrical grids, and primary colors to create clear, functional, and easily reproducible designs. For me the reason why I feel like Bauhaus movement connects with some of the work that I have done is because I like the idea of how the artists of the movement were able to make their work with various different key characteristics such as the use of shapes, typography, color palette, and having a well balanced layout for their design.

    These specific details are the ones that I try to thoroughly use within my design as I personally feel with these characteristics in mind, I can try to create something that can look visually appealing but also to make it look cohesive with some clarity at the same time by using minimalism and simplicity in its own form. To me using a minimalistic approach to things within my artwork creates a well balanced design and in the process it doesn't feel like its being cluttered all around.

    Furthermore, I would like to talk about this poster that was designed by Joost Schmidt a designer that was a visionary typographer and graphic designer who is best known for designing the famous poster for the 1923 Bauhaus Exhibition in Weimar, Germany. The reason for him designing this poster was to promote the school's first major public exhibition, showcasing a shift toward functionalist, geometric, and typographic design. The poster publicized the school's work to secure funding amid political pressure, aiming to prove its value to the government through a new, modern, and industrial aesthetic. I feel like my work resonates in a way to Joost Schmidt's work since I also like to use geometric shapes as well as typography. With these two key elements, I try to use these so that my work is clean, crisp while also trying to keep the message in my work clear and understandable.

My own poster design in (2023)

Joost Schmidt, poster for the Bauhaus Exhibition in Weimer, Germany (1923) 

    

"Bauhaus" Art History Post

     I chose to write about the Bauhaus movement founded by Walter Gropius starting in the early 19th century. The reason I chose Bauhaus, was because of the use of their colors, typography with their typeface Bauhaus, and the their graphic designs. I also love how they are located in Europe and I would love to go to school in Germany after looking at all of their work. This would be a part of my goal and it is to travel the world. I think the uniqueness of the use of typography and creativity in design is something just draws me to them.

    I would love to study their designs and study Bauhaus more and get inspiration from their designs. I mainly chose Bauhaus, because I think I'm starting love typography a lot more, and I been reading a lot recently, and trying to study poetry. If I can make designs focused on typography, nice colors, and poetry, I think that would be a perfect style of art for me. I feel that words, speech, expression, is overlooked and I want to make words come to life, and have a big impact. From how words are said, the figurative language behind it, symbolism, and design, this is probably the direction I want to take with my art.

"Universal Bayer" by Herbert Bayer (1925)

Gaming Event Poster (Don't have a typography only poster yet)

Art History Post

 The movement from art history I chose was Expressionism. Expressionism started and ends in 1905-1920, and it was emerged at the same time in various cities across Germany as a response to fears of a loss of truth and spirituality. The idea of it was to focus on communicating feelings in art. But it was also how artist use techniques that were meant to convey the affected emotional states of the artist reacting to the anxieties of the modern world. 

Expressionism connect to my work because in my work I want to convey that emotion that I have inside and be able to input that in my image to show viewers the message I'm welling to come across. but the thing that drawn me to this movement was how much time and hard work the artists put in their work and different technique that they all did. also how they was able to put their story, the message and how their art reflect on them. 

The image below is called Mad Woman and made by the artist called Chaim Soutine. Mad Woman was also made in two version using different woman in each of them. In this painting, Chaim use violent brushstrokes and misshape lines to communicate an unnerving tension but he also embodies the essence of the expressionist style that help create, Chaim vision of the inner torment of his sitter, which make his painting being more mysterious. Comparing his work to mine, they both connect in someways because in my art I was try to convey a mysterious vibe but also showing a type of belonging to it. 

                                        1920- Mad Woman / Artist- Chaim Soutine / oil on canvas

                                            My artwork / Digital camera