Rosa Silberzten

Art Instagram : @color._.town Website : rosasilberztein.com

2013-2017: Collège Camille Sée (Paris, France) - International English Section ○ Admitted on file: Class reserved for bilingual French-English students preparing to enter the OIB section (International Option of the Baccalaureate), British Section in high school. ● 2017-2020: Lycée Camille Sée (Paris, France) - OIB, British Section ○ Admitted on file: History, geography, and English courses aligned with the British A level program. ○ Literary Baccalaureate (Bac L) with a visual arts option. ● 2020: Concordia University (Montreal, Canada) ○ BFA and BA:Studio Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts. ○ Minor: Political Science, Faculty of Arts and Science.

Artist Statement : My art weaves together elements of fantasy, reality, and the
subconscious mind seeking to create a visual language that reflects
richness and complexity. I enjoy using multiple mediums from painting to drawing to video to writing. I’m passionate about art as a powerful
language for telling stories and communicating ideas and emotions. I seek to explore questions and topics that interest me, from the meaning of dreams to how we (as humans) treat farm animals to the existence (or lack thereof) of free will. I am drawn to the interplay between illusion and reality, and how our perception of the world shapes our experience of it. My art is an exploration of the world of the unconscious, the emotional, the intellectual, and the whimsical. Im interested in illustrations like the
unsettling ones of Dave McKean and the fanciful ones of Ida Outhwaite. I
love the materiality of paintings by expressionists like Chaïm Soutine and
the dream-like quality of surrealists like Marc Chagall. In my art, I seek to create a sense of magic and mystery, using intuitive and spontaneous brush strokes, vivid colors, and eternal archetypes and symbolism to transport the viewer to a world that is both familiar and strange.  

Freelance Visual Storyteller

As a freelance visual storyteller, I have refined my artistic skills through a wide array of projects, with a primary focus on private commissions and personal creative ventures. Utilizing intricate illustrations and compelling narratives, I have crafted captivating visuals that resonate with audiences across diverse genres and platforms.

Key Achievements:

Collaborated closely with clients to grasp their ideas, translating them into captivating visual narratives that surpassed their expectations.

Cultivated a reputation for translating abstract concepts into vibrant and imaginative artworks, leading to an increasing number of client referrals.

Managed all phases of project lifecycles, spanning initial concept sketches and storyboarding through to final illustrations, employing a diverse range of traditional and digital techniques.

Successfully conceived, illustrated, and produced a short video titled 'The Angel Family.'

Selected Endeavors:

Illustrated a series of book covers for emerging authors, encapsulating the core of their stories and intriguing potential readers.

Crafted a captivating book cover illustration for "Witnessing a Century," a compilation of stories centered around family history.

Produced lifelike and evocative portrait commissions, capturing the essence of individuals in various stages of life. These portraits not only convey physical resemblance but also convey the subjects' personality and emotions.

Through my journey as a freelance artist, I've learned to harmonize artistic integrity with client expectations, resulting in a portfolio boasting a diverse array of creations. This experience has not only elevated my artistic prowess but also fostered connections with individuals from all walks of life, infusing novel perspectives into my creative process.To explore more examples of my work, I invite you to visit my website at rosasilberztein.com.

I am currently in my fourth and final year of pursuing a Studio Art major at Concordia University. Throughout my academic journey, I have been immersing myself in the world of art, honing my skills and expanding my creative horizons. This program has provided me with a strong foundation in various artistic techniques, allowing me to approach projects with both technical expertise and a unique artistic perspective.