Itta Somaia, 31/05/1971
Australian.
Osmosis! This best describes how I have learned to paint! My Czech grandfather designed railway carriages, my mother studied fine art, my Indian cousin painted in oils and I could watch her for hours. I have been a geologist and a capoeirista, the science of mapping rocks merging with the art of movement. The countries and careers, the colours, smells and sounds are carried through into my paintings. Travel & nature are my inspiration, texture & colour my font. Currently I am exploring water based oils, and soft pastels, loose markings and palette knives. Landscapes and scenes from the streets.