Meet Vanessa Crespi, a Brazilian-born artist who calls Lake Nona home. In an artist statement, Crespi expressed: “As a traveler between the earth and the galaxy, I am connected to the cosmos – no longer tethered to the planet – and feel connection to the universe that others fail to understand. Everything is interconnected in a constantly-expanding world driven by our energy and movement through dimensions. This is an idea I express in my work through multimedia, including acrylic paint, ink, canvas and paper – all superposed into layers.” Take a look in the article below!
Nonahood News: Tell us a little about your artistic background. What drove you to become an artist?
Vanessa Crespi: I always was in artistic fields, and for over 30 years, I’ve been a fine jewelry designer, both in my native Brazil and in the United States. I’m a GIA graduate, and I’ve had jewelry shows and exhibitions.
NHN: When did you realize creating art was your passion?
VC: Since childhood, I was always making things with my hands, and my love of art was nurtured by my parents. I have five degrees, but when I attended Parsons School of Design in New York City in 2017, I started doing mixed media canvases. They did 3D projects there that inspired me.
NHN: How often do you find yourself creating art?
VC: I create daily. It’s my passion.
NHN: How long did it take you to discover your artistic style? Which mediums do you use in your work?
VC: My latest collages and 3D pieces are designed to bring nature inside the home. I use watercolors, acrylic paint, paper and moss.
NHN: Which of your projects were the most challenging and why?
VC: I always try to think outside the box. I’ve been layering loose canvases. I have special openings in them that make the final image emanate light and direction so that the background interacts with the front layer.
NHN: Which of your projects were your favorite to create?
VC: Always, the last one.
NHN: Which artists have inspired you on your artistic journey? What inspires you on a day-to-day basis?
VC: I’m inspired by architecture, nature and astronomy – the stars and the sky.
NHN: Future goals/plans?
VC: My goal is to have an exhibit of my work in the Orlando area.
To see more of Crespi’s work, visit vanessacrespi.com.
