PAOLA DE GIOVANNI- MARBLING PATTERNS

Concept

I am an avid learner, chronic curious creative with a penchant for marbling painting, flower photography with a twist and interior design.
I have been a photographer since my late teens, I attended a Foundation Degree in Florence, Italy, where I learned both analogue and digital photography. I moved to the UK where I graduated from the University of Salford, (BA-Design Studies) and after a gap year working as an assistant curator at a Chelsea art gallery, After this valuable experience I was offered a place to attend the MA-Fashion Studies at the London College of Fashion.
Photography is my main medium to express my creativity. I use my camera as if it was a diary: I take photographs almost every day to document what I consider worth preserving and also to capture ideas, patterns and unique encounters.
My photographic work focuses on the strengths of simple things often overlooked in today's fast-paced society. I use my camera to document and preserve dramatic light, timeless beauty and fleeting moments of perfection, both in an urban environment and in nature. I specialise in architectural details, flower photography with a twist and environmental portraiture.
My photo work come as limited editions of fine art prints on matt paper for discerning art collectors, art gallery owners, interior designers, stylists, corporate art, high end hotels.

As a textile designer, I often take inspiration from my photographs to create printed textiles for interiors, home accessories, one-off quilts and cushions.
My recent work includes abstract paintings created by using the ancient technique called marbling. decorative and arabesque-like patterns digitally put into repeat to create seamless and symmetrical patterns. My marbling art prints are available also as square cushions and silk scarves. I am currently adding a new line of silver jewellery featuring high quality prints of my marbling artwork.
I have exhibited in the UK, France and Switzerland; thanks to my language skills I am in the position to accept commissions and organise portrait photo shoots in France, Italy and Spanish speaking countries.