Fanya Wang

Willetton Senior High School

Year 11

Oil paint on canvas

60 x 45 x 4 cm

My artwork is a still life composition displaying a variety of my belongings. Each item represents something related to me. For example, the large Mary-Jane shoes are a symbol of my style and aesthetic, the headphones symbolise my interest in music, the camera refers to my interest in photography and the perfume represents my preference in scent. The idea of having a dark background and a bright spotlight on the objects was inspired by the photographer, Richard Kuiper. The brushwork is inspired by Audrey Flack, who used ultra-smooth strokes as part of her hyperrealistic style. Both artists are known for their busy and full compositions. However, I chose to spread mine out, making some objects stand out more than others.