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Have you ever wondered what is the meaning of art? The benefits and applications of scientific research are clearly visible. From our sources of energy, to our systems of transportation or manufacturing, the advantages of scientific advancement are all around us. However, when it comes to the arts, their function does not seem to be so clear. What is the purpose of art? Why did humans start creating art before discovering how to write? How does art affect our society? Can art have an impact on our evolution?

For Schopenhauer, when we observe a work of art, we momentarily drift away from our never-ending mental monologue, creating a space for silent contemplation that brings us closer to our higher self. For Hilma Af Klint, art connects us with the higher realms, creating a bridge from the physical to the metaphysical world. For Kandinsky, when art focuses on expressing what comes from the inner world instead of trying to represent the outer world, it has the capacity of generating deep emotions that go beyond what can be expressed using words. For Mondrian, art should always be above reality, because if it remains in the real world, it fails to perform its function. For Dali, art connects us with the subconscious, with the world of dreams, that he considered to be more real than the real world.

This project attempts to capture the magical world hidden within the personal universe of artists. Using digital photo composition, I fuse artists with their own characters and immerse them in their imaginary worlds, creating magical creatures that transcend their physical appearance to grasp something deeper. Using their own iconography and symbolism, I create portraits that connect us with the artist soul, with that part of the self that we cannot explain using words but which defines us for who we truly are.
