We all know the paradox: which came first, the chicken or the egg ? Regardless of the answer, it is never considered satisfying. One could even have fun transposing this paradox into an artistic context: is it the work that makes the artist or the artist who makes the work ?

Undoubtedly, this paradox leads us to the theme of creation and the creator: Who did what? Who created whom? What is made of what? Thanks to ancient stories and texts, we know that these questions were addressed very early in human history, and many philosophers and religions have provided elements of an answer.

In the end, when one practices a creative profession, it becomes apparent that the relationship between creation and creator is primarily a beautiful story that ends as soon as it reaches its conclusion. Once created, the work will follow its own path while the creator strives to give life to new creations. The importance lies in the process, the forging, the choice of ingredients, and the chemical reaction.

My process is not very complex; I choose colors, place them on a surface, and they find their way. Once the paint is dry, I explore its smallest details, discovering this little world, and I transcribe it on a larger scale, highlighting the planets, rivers, oceans, mines, ravaged landscapes, and sometimes individuals, creatures, and monsters inhabiting this universe.

But what drives a creator to create?

It's simply the soul that feeds on creations to produce new ones that, in turn, nourish other souls in a circular fashion. Also, the creator is, ultimately, a creation born from the breaths of life, from a journey with its ups and downs, wonders and horrors, nightmares, and dreams.

A.TROMBETTA