Vinnie
Project 1
Vinnie’s Project 1 was developed in response to the starting point ‘Reflections’. Initially inspired by the work of Todd Ford and Henry Bosak, Vinnie focused on developing his skills in realistic drawing and painting, experimenting with a range of media to capture the reflective qualities of shiny objects. As the project progressed, he began to explore the idea of ‘reflection’ beyond its literal meaning. He considered how objects could not only be reflective through their surfaces, but could also act as reflections of identity, relationships and the things that hold personal significance. This led him to focus on musical instruments as a reflection of his own interests and identity. He later developed this idea further by introducing his father into his compositions, creating more personal imagery that explored the connection between music, family and shared experiences. Vinnie’s paintings also developed in scale, from initial smaller A4 and A3 scale works to larger A2 and A1 pieces on stretched canvas.
“I was interested in reflections in water, as well as images reflected in shiny objects, glass or mirrors. I like the way that images are sometimes distorted in reflections, the colours change, or are muted.”
Project 2
Vinnie’s Project 2 was developed in response to the starting point ‘Twist & Turn’. Initially inspired by Scott Fraser’s Peeled, he began by exploring and creating his own compositions depicting peeled and twisted fruit. As the project progressed, his compositions developed significantly through careful experimentation with colour, lighting and arrangement. Alongside this, Vinnie undertook an in-depth exploration of hyperrealism, developing a more sophisticated understanding of colour, tone and reflected light, while refining his technical skills in oil painting. This combination of compositional experimentation and technical development enabled him to produce increasingly convincing and highly refined outcomes.
“The most notable stages of development in my project can be seen very early on when researching Scott Fraser, as he influenced me to focus on fruits and vegetables and how they can be peeled and twisted forming interesting shapes. I learnt that a simple composition, focusing on the textures and shapes of everyday objects, can be really effective.”
