La Bella Luna by Gabriele DiTota

La Bella Luna

Gabriele DiTota

Melbourne, Florida, USA

Artist Statement

The Character of the Old Man and his dogs from the movie Moonstruck as they head out to see the beautiful full moon. The movie is a favorite in my house and the lines are quoted periodically as they have a truth in them that is typically Italian-American. The manipulated background with its folds and creases creates the evening sky.

Techniques

Raw edge applique, monoprinting, painting.

Materials

Commercial fabric, hand painted and printed fabric, paint, colored pencil, Inktense.

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