Evita Tezeno | Portraits in Collage
I hold close the memories of days gone by.
I relish the time before there was Wi-Fi, cell phones and so many other technological visual distractions. Longing for the simple things of yesterday, I hear the silent echoes that dance in my visual consciousness. Those images are the embodiment of my art practice; a visual narrative, a rearview mirror perspective of my life experiences.
My work is mainly in collage. The use of vibrant colors, layered surfaces and lush textures are combined to create my intriguing and inviting portraits. The process is a journey and the end point is always well planned.
It usually begins with painting paper, using watercolor, acrylic, crayon and various other mediums and techniques. Starting with a preplanned sketch I use semitransparent paper to trace shapes and then cut out the patterns from my painted papers then arrange them like a puzzle to form the facial structure, clothing and various parts of the figure.
Sentimental memories take me back to a time in my collective memories before electronic devices, when children played outside and when adults dressed for success. I create a carefree everyday life devoid of tension that presents us collaged portraits that are idealistic, serene and most importantly, hopeful.
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Artist Info
Evita Tezeno is a Port Arthur, Texas native, and graduate of Lamar University. Her works of art consist of collages with cubism influences. Her bold use of color, texture, and shapes are the core of her collages. Inspired by images from her childhood. Evita translates these memories through mixed media, combining handmade papers, acrylic paints and found objects. Pulling from experiences and children’s stories, she creates whimsical images that provoke laughter, thought and help to enrich the soul.
Her work is collected by many famous entertainers, media personalities and athletes including Denzel Washington, Samuel Jackson, David Hoberman, Star Jones, and Susan Taylor. As the recipient of the prestigious Elizabeth Catlett Award for The New Power Generation hosted by Hampton University, she has paved a career as a sought after a multi-disciplined female artist.
She has been commissioned by the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, The Dallas’ Deep Ellum Film Festival as well as the 30th annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Here work can also be found in the permanent collection of the Embassy of Madagascar.
Evita Tezeno continues to explorer new avenues of creativity through printmaking, sculpture, and multimedia.
http://evitatezeno.com/