The Art of Pressed Leaves and Clay by Pavlina Panova

Pavlina Panova   Exotica   2011
carved clay and shoe polish
20 x 16 x 3 inches

 

 

Pavlina Panova   St. Elijah 2   2010
pressed leaves, rose petals, corn silk, clay on board
18.5 x 11 x 1 inches

 

 

Pavlina Panova   The Other Colors of the Forest, 2007
pressed leaves on board   24 x 36 x 0.5 inches

 

 

Pavlina Panova   Intense, 2006
pressed leaves on board   10 x 8 x 0.5 inches

 

 

 

Pavlina Panova   Curves, 2006
pressed leaves on board   10 x 8 x 0.5 inches

 

 

 

Pavlina Panova   Old House, 2008
pressed leaves on board   10 x 8 x 0.25 inches

 

 

 

Pavlina Panova   Bulgarian Icon, 2008
pressed leaves on board   15 x 9 x 1 inches

 

 

 

Pavlina Panova   The Silver Forest, 2004
pressed leaves and branches covered with silver powder
24 x 36 x 8 inches

 

Artist's Statement

My art is a symbiosis of the cultural heritage I came with from Bulgaria and my new life in America as an artist who works exclusively with pressed leaves. Nature not only gives me the material to work with, but also inspires me with its creative power and beauty. With my art I try to give new dimension and new life to objects from Nature.

Many images and motifs in my compositions come from memories of real places and impressions. Others are born from my imagination and desire to improvise, mix, and transform. My pieces are colorful or black and white, two- or three dimensional, entirely created with leaves or combined with other natural materials such as flowers, seeds, wood pieces, etc. I try to capture and keep their unique colors and texture and I do not use any kind of paint or artificial colorants. A new direction of my art is combining clay and pressed leaves.

Through my natural impressions, abstractions or folk motifs, I try to transcend messages of beauty, peace, and harmony.
The creative process itself is inspiring for me, and I am constantly led by the ambition to discover something new, to experiment, and to improve. I value originality on any level. Craftsmanship and meticulous care for details are important to me.

I believe in the transforming power of art and its ability to make people better and more spiritual. I believe that Art links Man with God - the Body of Clay with Heavenly Soul.

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