Ella Kimberley

Course BA (Hons) Illustration
ella.kimberley@gmail.com
https://ekimberley.myportfolio.com

"She has a strong fascination with the subconscious mind and the bizarre, dreamlike world that it contains. Her goal is to take the viewer on a journey of discovery, encourage them to delve into the depths of their own subconscious, and inspire them to view the world in a fresh and unanticipated way. When she is not engaged in creating art, she frequently immerses herself in literature or cinematography, as she is captivated by the human brain's ability to construct its own reality from written language and by the remarkable skill of actors in convincingly embodying their characters."

As an artist, Ella is drawn to the themes of surrealism with its enigmatic and incomprehensible demeanour, with the aim of investigating what distinguishes between the real and the surreal. Her work is distinguished by the fusion of ink sketches, unidentified items, and halftone patterns, which creates a sense of disorientation and prompts the viewer to question their assumptions and perceptions. Her process consists of sketching objects and items using a stick dipped in ink. She then scans these illustrations into Photoshop and play around with the composition and colours to create these abnormal scenes that baffle the mind and allow the work to take on a life of its own.