Biography

Hello, World!

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For my Grade 10 International Baccalaureate Personal Project, I decided to recreate a series of Modern Art paintings in the style of Impressionist Art.

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Impressionist Art is a 19th century artistic movement characterized by the use of small, visible brushstrokes, open composition, and an emphasis on the effects of light and color to capture the fleeting nature of a moment.

 

Modern Art is an artistic movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by a shift away from traditional styles to a more abstract, experimental approach to creating works of art.

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From a young age, I have been painting, reading, and learning about art. Sunday afternoons with my father were dedicated to learning about art, music, and all kinds of things. I was particularly inspired by impressionist art, the beautiful, abstract landscapes immediately caught my eye, and I was hooked, the works of Monet and Renoir being my favourites.

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I was also interested in modern art because of its unique nature, abstract forms, and subject matter. Since impressionist art greatly influenced modern art, the two art movements have a lot in common, and yet are very different. I thought that it would be interesting to paint a modern art painting in the impressionist style, and that the two genres would merge well, which is why I chose to do this project.

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During the process of creating these paintings, I also decided to make a calendar featuring my work and selling them to raise  funds to support the charity Anjeze. This charity is dedicated to providing nutrition to children suffering from cancer and other diseases.

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Wishing you the very best for the new year!

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Ziya Shah