Annette Back
Bio
Growing up in Frankfurt/Germany, Back first explored her artistic abilities as a young teenager. At 17, she moved to NYC, where she discovered the School of Visual Arts from which she graduated with a BFA. A career in graphic/web design ensued, culminating in Back running her own Design Firm for many years.
In a quest to discover her own artistic voice rather than catering to the needs of her clients, Back found herself craving the feeling for a paintbrush in her hand. It was then that Back remembered her passion for painting, the emotional connection to the brush, the paint and the canvas, the freedom she felt during moments of true expression. She remembered the delight and ecstasy from a day of creating and the sense of accomplishment when her own vision comes to life.
Drawing from current events and personal experiences, Back has a natural desire to tell stories. A composition could be a figure conveying an emotion or moment, a geometrically infused landscape, or the intricate details and beauty of an eye. With her signature style, Back extends the narrative of her composition by including text, photographs, or words.
Back has exhibited at ArtExpo, the MvVo AD ART SHOW, Market Art + Design, Bridgehampton, and Conception Art Show. She has completed an Art Residency at Kunstraum, Brooklyn and the Artist Residency 2022 at Cedar Lakes Estates. Her work is in the private collection of both U.S. and international collectors.
Artist Statement
Visual expression has always been my way of communicating, my childhood temperament was painfully shy and I was careful to speak up. I credit this mindset with honing my observation skills and looking at many layers of a situation. When creating art, expression is thoughtful and meaningful.
I paint narratives that resonate with emotions, often interpreting nature, shapes, and figures. My process involves transferring photos and text onto canvas, followed by layering transparent and opaque colors, lines, textures, patterns, and shades. I boldly embrace a conceptual, multi-layered, and colorful approach, fostering a visual dialogue with viewers to forge meaningful connections.
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