Title: “Moods and Monsoons” Medium: Charcoal Dimensions: 50x56 $12,000.00
“Moods and Monsoons” was created during a time of uncertainty. The monsoon is a storm that is provoking deconstructed piano keys in a way that was honoring my raw emotional experiences at the time. This piece conveys how music was able to connect me to the deep recesses of my longings and reach my fragmented thoughts, while creating space for me to beautifully sit with my conflicted feelings while knowing, I was still safe. Brokenness has often created an open space…for the new. The storms in my life were clearing away debris and music was there to console my spirit. #artbycontessa
Contessa: Visual Abstract Artist
Based in La Jolla, California, Contessa is a visual abstract artist whose work delves into the interplay of beauty and pain, healing and deep cuts, narrating her journey as a rising phoenix. Her recent creations invite viewers into new emotional experiences, utilizing pastels and bright contrasting colors to evoke profound responses.
Influenced by Frida Kahlo and the Surrealism movement, Contessa’s mixed media pieces are rich with layers of mediums, emotions, and textures, building momentum that elevates the soul. Her charcoal works add a melancholic touch, offering depth to each piece’s narrative.
Her creative process involves embracing authenticity, allowing her soul to play and murmur within her images. She surrenders to the creative beast that gnaws at her heart, eager to explore and live fearlessly. Music, unbridled moments, and observing light breaking through darkness profoundly influence her work.
Contessa’s art holds space for both beauty and pain, healing and deep cuts, unraveling her story of a rising phoenix. Her work takes viewers to new places, with each piece serving as a focal point that elevates the spirit and meets the needs of the soul.
