Dear artists and art enthusiasts,

Welcome to a new thread on our forum dedicated to travel as an endless source of inspiration for artistic creation. Traveling goes beyond mere vacation; it's an opportunity to encounter different cultures, landscapes, and people, opening doors to new perspectives and experiences.

Throughout history, artists have embarked on journeys that deeply influenced their work. Take, for instance, Caravaggio, the renowned Italian Baroque painter, known for his dramatic use of light and shadow. Caravaggio's tumultuous life included frequent travels across Italy, seeking commissions, and fleeing from trouble. His experiences on the road exposed him to a variety of environments and people, which undoubtedly left a mark on his artistic vision and subject matter.

Similarly, Paul Gauguin, the post-impressionist pioneer, was captivated by the allure of distant lands. Gauguin's travels took him from his native France to exotic destinations like Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands in search of what he called "primitive" cultures and untouched landscapes. His immersion in these vibrant and culturally rich environments profoundly influenced his artistic style, leading to the development of his unique use of color and form.

I invite you to share your experiences and stories about how travel has influenced your artistic creation.

Feel free to share stories about a particular journey that has brought significant change to your approach to art, describe how different cultures or landscapes have shaped your artistic work, or simply share photographs or sketches inspired by your travels.

This thread is open to all forms of art and all levels of experience. Whether you're a professional artist or a hobbyist who enjoys creative expression, I invite you to join the discussion and share your stories.

To kick things off, here are a few questions you might consider:

1. How have your travels shaped your artistic creation?
2. What special experiences or moments from your travels have you incorporated into your artistic works?
3. How does the diversity of cultures you've experienced in your travels reflect in your artistic expression?
4. What are your favorite travel destinations for inspiration, and why?

Join the discussion and share your stories, photographs, or any other forms of artistic expression related to the theme of travel and art.

Sonja Pavlina said:

Dear artists and art enthusiasts,

Welcome to a new thread on our forum dedicated to travel as an endless source of inspiration for artistic creation. Traveling goes beyond mere vacation; it's an opportunity to encounter different cultures, landscapes, and people, opening doors to new perspectives and experiences.

Throughout history, artists have embarked on journeys that deeply influenced their work. Take, for instance, Caravaggio, the renowned Italian Baroque painter, known for his dramatic use of light and shadow. Caravaggio's tumultuous life included frequent travels across Italy, seeking commissions, and fleeing from trouble. His experiences on the road exposed him to a variety of environments and people, which undoubtedly left a mark on his artistic vision and subject matter.

Similarly, Paul Gauguin, the post-impressionist pioneer, was captivated by the allure of distant lands. Gauguin's travels took him from his native France to exotic destinations like Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands in search of what he called "primitive" cultures and untouched landscapes. His immersion in these vibrant and culturally rich environments profoundly influenced his artistic style, leading to the development of his unique use of color and form.

I invite you to share your experiences and stories about how travel has influenced your artistic creation.

Feel free to share stories about a particular journey that has brought significant change to your approach to art, describe how different cultures or landscapes have shaped your artistic work, or simply share photographs or sketches inspired by your travels.

This thread is open to all forms of art and all levels of experience. Whether you're a professional artist or a hobbyist who enjoys creative expression, I invite you to join the discussion and share your stories.

To kick things off, here are a few questions you might consider:

1. How have your travels shaped your artistic creation?
2. What special experiences or moments from your travels have you incorporated into your artistic works?
3. How does the diversity of cultures you've experienced in your travels reflect in your artistic expression?
4. What are your favorite travel destinations for inspiration, and why?

Join the discussion and share your stories, photographs, or any other forms of artistic expression related to the theme of travel and art.

Thank you for sparking a conversation on such an exciting subject. My lifelong passions have been art and travel, intricately intertwined and inseparable in my eyes. This fusion is so natural to me that the thought of segregating my experiences into 'art' and 'travel' feels almost unnatural. This seamless blend reflects in my social media as well, where I choose not to distinguish between personal and artistic expressions. A scroll through my photos reveals a tapestry of experiences that defy categorization as merely travel snapshots or pieces of art, a concept I find deeply fulfilling.

Your description resonates with me; travel transcends the mere act of moving from one location to another. It embodies a broader, more explorative journey of discovery, embracing the new in all its forms.

This exploratory spirit deeply influences my work as a multimedia artist. The world around me, in all its detail, texture, and landscape, often finds its way into my art, serving as both muse and material. Nature, with its endless variations and surprises, never fails to inspire me. I'm also drawn to incorporating unique materials discovered along my journeys into my creations.

Yet, beyond the tangible outputs like photographs, what truly enriches me are the intangible aspects—the atmospheres and environments I immerse myself in, the thoughts that bloom from the uniqueness of each location. These impressions, whether stemming from the traditional crafts of a place, its particular climate, the legends it holds, or the sheer force of nature, are what I treasure most.

My NFT collection, "Fantasy of Floating," was also deeply inspired by one of my journeys and experiences weaven into the fabric of each piece.

Btw, what is your favorite travel destinations for inspiration?

Martina Miholic said:

Thank you for sparking a conversation on such an exciting subject. My lifelong passions have been art and travel, intricately intertwined and inseparable in my eyes. This fusion is so natural to me that the thought of segregating my experiences into 'art' and 'travel' feels almost unnatural. This seamless blend reflects in my social media as well, where I choose not to distinguish between personal and artistic expressions. A scroll through my photos reveals a tapestry of experiences that defy categorization as merely travel snapshots or pieces of art, a concept I find deeply fulfilling.

Your description resonates with me; travel transcends the mere act of moving from one location to another. It embodies a broader, more explorative journey of discovery, embracing the new in all its forms.

This exploratory spirit deeply influences my work as a multimedia artist. The world around me, in all its detail, texture, and landscape, often finds its way into my art, serving as both muse and material. Nature, with its endless variations and surprises, never fails to inspire me. I'm also drawn to incorporating unique materials discovered along my journeys into my creations.

Yet, beyond the tangible outputs like photographs, what truly enriches me are the intangible aspects—the atmospheres and environments I immerse myself in, the thoughts that bloom from the uniqueness of each location. These impressions, whether stemming from the traditional crafts of a place, its particular climate, the legends it holds, or the sheer force of nature, are what I treasure most.

My NFT collection, "Fantasy of Floating," was also deeply inspired by one of my journeys and experiences weaven into the fabric of each piece.

Btw, what is your favorite travel destinations for inspiration?

Your passion for seamlessly blending art and travel is truly inspiring. Rome, with its rich history and vibrant atmosphere, has been a significant source of inspiration for me as well.

Reflecting on your experiences, I'm curious: How do you incorporate the intangible aspects of your travels, such as atmospheres and environments, into your multimedia art?

Sonja Pavlina said:

Your passion for seamlessly blending art and travel is truly inspiring. Rome, with its rich history and vibrant atmosphere, has been a significant source of inspiration for me as well.

Reflecting on your experiences, I'm curious: How do you incorporate the intangible aspects of your travels, such as atmospheres and environments, into your multimedia art?

Although I really love to travel, you won't believe it, I have never been to Rome in so far, but that will happen too.

Regarding incorporating elements from my travels into my artistic work... I do it in several ways, and certainly, I do a lot of photography. I particularly love visiting unusual landscapes like volcanoes, deserts... For instance, for the awarded work "Liquid Realities," I collected a series of photographs at the Bromo volcanoes in Indonesia and Mount Etna in Sicily, and later incorporated them into the work. Also, some materials are collected on location, but here I must emphasize that I never take any material from a site before checking if it's allowed. But beyond photography and materials, what's even more important to me is the absorption of atmosphere, energy, textures, materials, and experiences, which I later use in creating these kinds of hybrid spaces.

Also, I heard that our Endemic artist Anita Kontrec, recently visited India, it would be nice to hear more about her journey and how that experience is reflected in her work.

Her journey to India might have transformed her work through the vibrant interplay of colors, deep cultural and spiritual motifs, and the profound influence of Indian diversity and philosophy.

Work: ''Liquid Realities''

Martina Miholic said:

Thank you for sparking a conversation on such an exciting subject. My lifelong passions have been art and travel, intricately intertwined and inseparable in my eyes. This fusion is so natural to me that the thought of segregating my experiences into 'art' and 'travel' feels almost unnatural. This seamless blend reflects in my social media as well, where I choose not to distinguish between personal and artistic expressions. A scroll through my photos reveals a tapestry of experiences that defy categorization as merely travel snapshots or pieces of art, a concept I find deeply fulfilling.

Your description resonates with me; travel transcends the mere act of moving from one location to another. It embodies a broader, more explorative journey of discovery, embracing the new in all its forms.

This exploratory spirit deeply influences my work as a multimedia artist. The world around me, in all its detail, texture, and landscape, often finds its way into my art, serving as both muse and material. Nature, with its endless variations and surprises, never fails to inspire me. I'm also drawn to incorporating unique materials discovered along my journeys into my creations.

Yet, beyond the tangible outputs like photographs, what truly enriches me are the intangible aspects—the atmospheres and environments I immerse myself in, the thoughts that bloom from the uniqueness of each location. These impressions, whether stemming from the traditional crafts of a place, its particular climate, the legends it holds, or the sheer force of nature, are what I treasure most.

My NFT collection, "Fantasy of Floating," was also deeply inspired by one of my journeys and experiences weaven into the fabric of each piece.

Btw, what is your favorite travel destinations for inspiration?

Could you tell us more about your NFT collection "Fantasy of Floating,"

Sonja Pavlina said:

Dear artists and art enthusiasts,

Welcome to a new thread on our forum dedicated to travel as an endless source of inspiration for artistic creation. Traveling goes beyond mere vacation; it's an opportunity to encounter different cultures, landscapes, and people, opening doors to new perspectives and experiences.

Throughout history, artists have embarked on journeys that deeply influenced their work. Take, for instance, Caravaggio, the renowned Italian Baroque painter, known for his dramatic use of light and shadow. Caravaggio's tumultuous life included frequent travels across Italy, seeking commissions, and fleeing from trouble. His experiences on the road exposed him to a variety of environments and people, which undoubtedly left a mark on his artistic vision and subject matter.

Similarly, Paul Gauguin, the post-impressionist pioneer, was captivated by the allure of distant lands. Gauguin's travels took him from his native France to exotic destinations like Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands in search of what he called "primitive" cultures and untouched landscapes. His immersion in these vibrant and culturally rich environments profoundly influenced his artistic style, leading to the development of his unique use of color and form.

I invite you to share your experiences and stories about how travel has influenced your artistic creation.

Feel free to share stories about a particular journey that has brought significant change to your approach to art, describe how different cultures or landscapes have shaped your artistic work, or simply share photographs or sketches inspired by your travels.

This thread is open to all forms of art and all levels of experience. Whether you're a professional artist or a hobbyist who enjoys creative expression, I invite you to join the discussion and share your stories.

To kick things off, here are a few questions you might consider:

1. How have your travels shaped your artistic creation?
2. What special experiences or moments from your travels have you incorporated into your artistic works?
3. How does the diversity of cultures you've experienced in your travels reflect in your artistic expression?
4. What are your favorite travel destinations for inspiration, and why?

Join the discussion and share your stories, photographs, or any other forms of artistic expression related to the theme of travel and art.

Dear Sonja, thank you for initiating this truly inexhaustible and intriguing topic. We are exceptionally looking forward to the responses from our artists and community, and in the meantime, we have prepared an article for you in which we explored the influence of travel on digital and NFT artistry.

''Digital Voyages: Exploring the Influence of Travel on Digital and NFT Artistry''

Hi there:

In my works, I often use motifs of animals, especially zebras, which I particularly like, along with large plant leaves, specifically philodendrons, using pastel shades of green and turquoise. My artistic practice is aimed at the aestheticization and rehumanization of public spaces, and exploring art as a means of therapeutic healing. I explore how art can have a calming, therapeutic effect on those who occupy and use these spaces, such as patients and staff in hospitals and prisons that I have had the opportunity to paint. Recently, a friend brought me numerous photographs of zebras after returning from a trip and safari in Africa. I want to use them in my future works with the intention to prompt the users of those public spaces on their new journey, the 'journeys of recovery,' and to bring some new perspectives to their lives.

Melinda Šefčič said:

Hi there:

In my works, I often use motifs of animals, especially zebras, which I particularly like, along with large plant leaves, specifically philodendrons, using pastel shades of green and turquoise. My artistic practice is aimed at the aestheticization and rehumanization of public spaces, and exploring art as a means of therapeutic healing. I explore how art can have a calming, therapeutic effect on those who occupy and use these spaces, such as patients and staff in hospitals and prisons that I have had the opportunity to paint. Recently, a friend brought me numerous photographs of zebras after returning from a trip and safari in Africa. I want to use them in my future works with the intention to prompt the users of those public spaces on their new journey, the 'journeys of recovery,' and to bring some new perspectives to their lives.

Hi Melinda,

Your artistic approach and themes are truly fascinating! The choice of zebras and philodendrons, along with the pastel green and turquoise, must bring a serene yet vibrant touch to the spaces you transform. It's impressive how you leverage art to foster a sense of healing and transformation in public spaces, particularly in environments as challenging as hospitals and prisons. The concept of using art as a therapeutic tool is powerful, and your dedication to creating 'journeys of recovery' through your works is inspiring.

The addition of the photographs from Africa sounds like a promising expansion of your palette and could introduce a new layer of authenticity and depth to your representations of zebras. We are curious about how you plan to integrate these new images into your existing style and themes. Do you envision this as an evolution of your current work, or as a starting point for a new series?

Also, how do you balance the aesthetic elements with the functional aspects of creating art in such sensitive environments? What has been the most rewarding part of this unique artistic endeavor?

Endemic said:

Hi Melinda,

Your artistic approach and themes are truly fascinating! The choice of zebras and philodendrons, along with the pastel green and turquoise, must bring a serene yet vibrant touch to the spaces you transform. It's impressive how you leverage art to foster a sense of healing and transformation in public spaces, particularly in environments as challenging as hospitals and prisons. The concept of using art as a therapeutic tool is powerful, and your dedication to creating 'journeys of recovery' through your works is inspiring.

The addition of the photographs from Africa sounds like a promising expansion of your palette and could introduce a new layer of authenticity and depth to your representations of zebras. We are curious about how you plan to integrate these new images into your existing style and themes. Do you envision this as an evolution of your current work, or as a starting point for a new series?

Also, how do you balance the aesthetic elements with the functional aspects of creating art in such sensitive environments? What has been the most rewarding part of this unique artistic endeavor?

Dear Melinda, thank you so much for sharing this great work, project, and initiative. It's a very interesting project, so naturally, I have

a few more questions, if that's okay.

Do you find that new environments and cultures provide fresh motifs or perspectives that you incorporate into your art?

In creating art for therapeutic spaces, how do you collaborate with stakeholders such as hospital or prison administrators, and how do you

incorporate feedback from the patients and staff who interact with your art daily?

What are some of the biggest challenges you face when working in public spaces, particularly those with stringent regulations like hospitals and prisons?

How do you measure or assess the impact of your art on the communities and individuals in these therapeutic environments?

Melinda Šefčič said:

Hi there:

In my works, I often use motifs of animals, especially zebras, which I particularly like, along with large plant leaves, specifically philodendrons, using pastel shades of green and turquoise. My artistic practice is aimed at the aestheticization and rehumanization of public spaces, and exploring art as a means of therapeutic healing. I explore how art can have a calming, therapeutic effect on those who occupy and use these spaces, such as patients and staff in hospitals and prisons that I have had the opportunity to paint. Recently, a friend brought me numerous photographs of zebras after returning from a trip and safari in Africa. I want to use them in my future works with the intention to prompt the users of those public spaces on their new journey, the 'journeys of recovery,' and to bring some new perspectives to their lives.

Are there any new projects or directions you are particularly excited

about? What themes or environments are you looking to explore next?

How has focusing on the aestheticization and rehumanization of public

spaces impacted you personally and professionally as an artist?

Endemic said:

Dear Sonja, thank you for initiating this truly inexhaustible and intriguing topic. We are exceptionally looking forward to the responses from our artists and community, and in the meantime, we have prepared an article for you in which we explored the influence of travel on digital and NFT artistry.

''Digital Voyages: Exploring the Influence of Travel on Digital and NFT Artistry''

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Endemic said:

Could you tell us more about your NFT collection "Fantasy of Floating,"

From the outset, I have explored the archetypal representation and complexities of the female body, addressing themes such as beauty standards, social conditioning, and the dichotomy between the natural and the unnatural through my characteristic use of photography. My works, ranging from self-portraits to anonymous figures and landscapes, often hint at manipulation and the artificial shaping of identity. In "Fantasy of Floating," the materials are playful and transparent, creating a fluid, hybrid space that blurs reality, fantasy, and virtuality. References like the Little Mermaid subtly symbolize painful transformations and identity loss. I have created a surreal, hybrid, installation space that acts like a digital archipelago or coral reef, a unique habitat for contemporary little mermaids, through whose expanses they fluidly float, seeking their new form. This work challenges the aggressive beauty norms enforced by media and social networks, presenting a seductive but critical view of societal demands on physical appearance.

Martina Miholic said:

From the outset, I have explored the archetypal representation and complexities of the female body, addressing themes such as beauty standards, social conditioning, and the dichotomy between the natural and the unnatural through my characteristic use of photography. My works, ranging from self-portraits to anonymous figures and landscapes, often hint at manipulation and the artificial shaping of identity. In "Fantasy of Floating," the materials are playful and transparent, creating a fluid, hybrid space that blurs reality, fantasy, and virtuality. References like the Little Mermaid subtly symbolize painful transformations and identity loss. I have created a surreal, hybrid, installation space that acts like a digital archipelago or coral reef, a unique habitat for contemporary little mermaids, through whose expanses they fluidly float, seeking their new form. This work challenges the aggressive beauty norms enforced by media and social networks, presenting a seductive but critical view of societal demands on physical appearance.

And how do you weave the theme of travel into that work? What journeys sparked your inspiration for this piece?