When looking at symbolism in my personal investigation last year I discovered the artist Gustav Klimt. I mainly concentrated on Klimt throughout the study as I really appreciated his use of patterns, colour and amazing figures. I have decided to focus on his work in this years personal study; it will give me the opportunity to explore his art further, and look at paintings that I prefer in more depth. Klimt once stated "I have …showed first 75 words of 1827 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1827 total…find a suitable composition to reflect the full intensity of their love. -------- -------- In the final piece, taking inspiration from Klimt and my own ideas my objectives are: To show and convey: LOVE - by including central embracing couple HOPE - pregnant lady fairy HAPPINESS - reflected in colours FREEDOM - use of fairies Other ideas include: Contrast between: Themes of reality/illusion Respectable stances/erotic And: Klimt like patterns Figures- in puzzle form