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Artist Statement
I am a visual artist, musician and former molecular biologist. My artistic practice revolves around the creative visualisation of music; the musical interpretation of visual art, dance, and the theory of evolution; and the application of the theory of evolution to the creation of visual art and music. Translating between art forms, I explore the hidden springs that feed our creative expression. Translating between art and scientific theories, I explore the significance of the arts to humanity and to all living beings. Moreover, creating art from an evolutionary standpoint grants me a wider mode of expression and extends my work to a diverse audience. I believe that the more perspectives used to create art, the more engaging and meaningful it becomes.
Several compelling forces motivate my creative practice: A drive to understand how we got here, why we do what we do, and where we belong; a deep love for our beautiful, troubled planet; and a need for inner peace and connection. My "artistic process" starts spontaneously when I've been soaking in information. I'm inspired by ideas drawn from philosophy (Asian, Indigenous, and European), biology, cosmology, neuroscience, sociology, anthropology, psychology, history, music, particle physics, and politics. While I walk the River Barrow, stare into space, or slip into sleep, my brain detects and combines patterns and principles from the ideas I have learned. Then I ponder obsessively until metaphors appear and project ideas arise. I carry out the projects in whatever way they need to be done, and it is rarely the same way twice. The work takes many forms: sculpture, installation, painting, performance, drawing, digital art, music, writing, and multimedia projects. They explore beauty, creative expression, compassion, connection, and peace. I enjoy including other curious creatives who are eager to experiment. -Tia Vellani, 2022 Art Themes:
How do we go from the "noise" of music to rivers of tears and soaring ecstasy? What kind of visual art does music inspire? What kind of music does visual art inspire? Does visual art sound the same to every composer? Does music look the same to every visual artist? What kinds of visual art and music does improvised dance inspire in different artists and composers? SciArt Themes: What does music sound like if you let it evolve using the same steps as biological evolution? What role has music played in our evolution? How do visual art and music inspire connection, understanding, and love? How do collective art-making and science engagement promote connection, understanding, and love? |
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Thank you Patrons for helping me do my thing since April 2020!
Alice Hudder James Delaney Jass Vellani Joanne Mullins Krithika Subramanian Mizan Livingston Morgan Reisinger Niall McLoughlin Shaelin Vellani Susan Fernandez Adorable critter drawings by Shaelin Vellani.
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