A SPACE GALLERY // Melbourne polytechnic visual arts
CECILE BOTIS
My art is mostly inspired by past experiences and feelings that I try to share with my audience. The interpretation of my memories leads me to two different styles: the first one is colourful, positive and full of symbols, almost related to some universal faith. The other one is the total opposite, populated by tormented human shapes surrounded by apocalyptic worlds.  
Geometry is omnipresent in my work, as I believe in precision and in the importance of mathematical concepts. It might give me a sense of order and perfection. I also enjoy the notion of extreme contrast. In textures, subjects, colours or rhythm, my aim is to create visual interest and I achieve it by creating a gap, a fracture between elements to open a new narrative.  
My favourite medium would be ink, applied with a brush or with fine liners but I almost always end up using mixed media as it gives me the feeling to be quicker and more effective in my creative process.  
Instagram: @botisarte 
Behance: www.behance.net/cecilebotis ​​​​​​​

Maton Ad

Watercolour, Posca Pens, Acrylic, Ink on paper 

Here is a mock-up advertising illustration for the Australian guitar brand Maton. I tried to give it a funky and psychedelic aspect as well as Art Nouveau features on the top with the yellow elements. 

ATW

Gouache, Posca pens, Ink on paper 

A poster for the band All Them Witches, which plays stoner and psychedelic heavy rock music from the USA. Deserted landscape, mysterious features and some rough textures were my vision for this work. 

Explosion

Fine Liners, Acrylic, Ink on paper  

This piece focuses on the importance of geometry in this world as well as the significance of balance, represented by the two koi fish. Hibiscus flowers have symbolized perfection and ephemeral transitions in some cultures.  

Mermaid – Fine liners and digital This is a mock-up illustration project for a white wine tag called Mermaid.
Mermaid – Fine liners and digital This is a mock-up illustration project for a white wine tag called Mermaid.
Cosmic Ashes – Fine liners, Red Posca Pen, Coloured pens on paper A surreal piece of an ashtray on top of a building surrounded by planets and abstract elements.
Cosmic Ashes – Fine liners, Red Posca Pen, Coloured pens on paper A surreal piece of an ashtray on top of a building surrounded by planets and abstract elements.
Divine Mask – Watercolour, Acrylic, Fine Liners on paper A piece quite symbolic for me, as it is about how human beings tend to put masks on each other’s faces or their own to fit into some strange societal expectations, while starving for real emotional nutrients. On top of that, 2020 is the year of the physical mask that hides our expressions and interferes in our day-to-day communication.
Divine Mask – Watercolour, Acrylic, Fine Liners on paper A piece quite symbolic for me, as it is about how human beings tend to put masks on each other’s faces or their own to fit into some strange societal expectations, while starving for real emotional nutrients. On top of that, 2020 is the year of the physical mask that hides our expressions and interferes in our day-to-day communication.
The Wedding – Watercolour and Pencils on paper This is an artwork made as an homage to Egon Schiele and his raw-boned human figures. I wanted to create unease and some sort of provocation as well as confusion, by their pose, their nudity and the title.
The Wedding – Watercolour and Pencils on paper This is an artwork made as an homage to Egon Schiele and his raw-boned human figures. I wanted to create unease and some sort of provocation as well as confusion, by their pose, their nudity and the title.

Symbiosis

Watercolour and Gouache on paper 

A symbiotic relationship seen through an intimate moment of a couple’s life.  

Pattern of life – Digital, Eternal cycle between life and death with a secret hidden within.
Pattern of life – Digital, Eternal cycle between life and death with a secret hidden within.
Heads – Acrylic pens on cardboard, Raw emotions on cardboard.
Heads – Acrylic pens on cardboard, Raw emotions on cardboard.
J. Russo EP Cover – Digital, An EP cover for a musician in Melbourne
J. Russo EP Cover – Digital, An EP cover for a musician in Melbourne

Blue runs in the Family

Acrylics on canvas 

Inspired by Matisse’s and Delehag’s human figures, this piece shows the trauma remaining through generational heritage.

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Diploma of Visual Arts
Code: CUA51115 Cricos: 090445C
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