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SaveLost Voice: Watercolor Collage
| Year of creation | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30 W × 42 H × 0.1 D cm |
| Type of art | painting |
| Style | figurative |
| Genre | portrait |
| Materials | mixed method, paper |
| Type of packaging | cardboard box |
Description of the Artwork “Lost Voice: Watercolor Collage”
"Lost Voice" is an evocative mixed-media artwork (30x42 cm), part of the Immersion Series, where watercolor and collage merge to create a contemplative, deeply emotional composition. The ethereal female figure, painted in soft yet expressive watercolor strokes, appears lost in a moment of introspection. Strips of aged sheet music obscure her closed eyes and mouth, symbolizing themes of silence, memory, and the interplay between sound and the unspoken. Concept & Meaning: This piece explores the fragile relationship between sound and silence, where music becomes both a conduit and a constraint. The torn sheet music represents fragmented memories, lost voices, and the passing of time. The placement of the notes across her face suggests both a veil of sound and a symbolic silence—raising questions about expression, inner turmoil, and the weight of unspoken words. Technique & Colors: Created using a blend of watercolor and vintage collage elements
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Julia Shilo, Bulgaria
Julia Shilo is a Ukrainian artist based in Bulgaria, specializing in portraits and figurative painting. Her work blends traditional and contemporary techniques, incorporating mixed media and collage. She integrates fragments of antique books, sheet music, stamps, and other vintage materials, creating a dialogue between history and modern expression while emphasizing timeless human emotions. Reflecting on the lost aesthetics of past eras, Julia explores themes of nostalgia, memory, and identity through symbolic elements. Her works are in private collections across the USA, France, Italy, Turkey, Germany, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Russia. She actively exhibits and continues to evolve her artistic practice, creating thought-provoking, emotionally resonant pieces that bridge past and present.