ARTIST STATEMENT
Painting allows me the freedom to explore color, shape, light, and material. The main themes I like to explore are nostalgia, moments in time, lighting, and natural forms. Lately, I have been heavily aware of the passage of time and how fast and fleeting it is. Through my work, I am able to capture these moments from adolescence in a peaceful and magical way. Now, reaching adulthood and coming to terms with the fact that I have, in fact, “come of age”, I comfort myself with thinking about the future through my painterly, colorful lens. Using semi-realism while playing around with colors helps me to depict these moments in a favorable way. Hopefully, others make associations with their own memories and experiences through interacting with my work.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Julia Goldberg is a painter from the Greater Boston area. She is currently a senior at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and graduated from Walnut Hill school for the Arts in 2022. Julia mainly works with oil paint- focusing on snapshots of daily life, nature, and moments of stillness. Her subject matter shows her interest in light, whether it be artificial or natural. At school, she has been exploring texture, mediums, and various painting techniques.
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