How art reflects society - Asupernova Studio

My meditation mantra

is how art reflects society

contemporary art - Asupernova_studio - work_in_progress

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

My Story

Creative Origins

I started studying Fine Arts because I always loved fashion and I was convinced having strong skills in hand drawing and contemporary art knowledge could only fuel my future career as a fashion designer. This love, broth me to many life choices - moving away to study art when 13 years old, departing to Italy when I was 19, living in Milan, moving to Switzerland for work, and then, moving to picturesque France. Each chapter of my journey is a testament to my restless desire for creative pursuits of my inner-self.

My inspiration

We live in the era of overly, mass-producing and overly, mass consuming.

We buy products, goods and objects, in addition to those we already have. But without really using these objects and things.

Because how many clothes one can wear? And how many objects does one really need in its home?

The Spirit of This Time is signed by the digitalisation of everything. A person’s face can be digitalised and prompted as an “avatar”; a person’s thoughts can be replaced by AI instruments. A person’s life is exported to social media.

Unavoidably, this technology (r)evolution shaped an unrealistic human - the digital human. Which identity is tuned by filters, surrounded by labelled clothes and unnecessary objects.

It’s like we gave consensually objects the power to represent us, to story-tell our personality. In my paintings, you will always find the link to this concept and vision of what contemporary means to me. Unique art that reflects your inner self is what I chasing after.

The shiny home decor objects, colourful fishes or detailed portraits - they are all meant to be attractive images (exactly like everything you see on social media), that hide a secret. The secret to what contemporary and so modern art are.

Why I create
I love to create. Anything.

Whether it's the oil colour, Acrilyc, Watercolours, pencils, designing clothes, putting thoughts into words, scripting for my YouTube Channel, video editing, or surprising a dear person - I love to create things and experiences. It took a while to feel comfortable labelling myself as a "modern artist", that's why I prefer the word creator of art that says a story.

When creating, I feel like in a state of meditation - close to my inner self.

Social and modern society topics influence my art, true. But also my art influences my social engagement. Recently I discovered another way of expressing my thoughts - by creating videos on social topics, as overconsumption, for my YouTube channel, Brave New World.

What I discovered is that art can have many shades, but what really matters is why it engages you. I do it, to capture the Spirit of This Time. But mostly, I do it because only when I create I feel myself, closer to my inner-self .

Explore My Artistic Vision

Oil painting of Chloe Heart Shaped Glasses reversed upside down with colourful pink shade.

Objects

Our modern society is overly consumed by beautiful objects.

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Cocktails

Snap a picture of your cocktail before you taste it is the new way of social approval.

Face of a young woman with short hair and earrings that say "I don't work on Saturdays), watercolours portrait GenZ

Portraits

Modern portraits have a special "flavour" of intensity in the human's expression.

Cocktails Series

We are often driven by the push to acquire more - whether it’s clothes, art for our homes, or trending experiences.
This desire extends beyond brands. It’s about the objects themselves. On platforms like Instagram, you frequently see snapshots of vibrant cocktails and beautifully plated food - capturing a lifestyle that feels both attainable and aspirational. The allure of modern society tempts us: a dimly lit bar, an appealing drink, a good company.
It’s captivating.
So, the next time you go out, you may find yourself ordering a cocktail, snapping a picture before even tasting it, editing it with a filter, adding a song, and posting it to your feed. Often, that post gathers likes and comments before you take the first sip.
This contemporary society routine made me question how much power we give to the objects and images we share online. In many ways, these consumables - be it cocktails, art reproductions, or fashion - become symbols that define us. It’s as if, in today’s connected modern world, we’re incomplete without showcasing these items. A cocktail that isn't photographed is like a cocktail that has never been tasted.

You might be surprised to learn that, while my art can be visually appealing and a glossy piece of modern art and sometimes even decorative, it’s rooted in deeper meaning and thoughtful commentary. My work aims to capture the spirit of the times, reflecting themes of consumerism and the social pressures we face.
Each piece invites self-aware individuals to see beyond the surface, urging them to consider how contemporary art can reflect stories, challenge norms, and mirror our own essence.

Contemporary painting of a cocktail in pink

contemporary art prints - ASupernova Studio

Heart Shaped Glasses

Heart Shaped Glasses is one piece of a story of our modern society told through a series of four original canvases painted with oil colours. Though their modern, Instagram-inspired aesthetic may seem commercial at first, they have strong symbolic meaning.

The story reflects contemporary society's obsession with consumerism — a world that falls in love with objects, over-spends, over-produces, and over-consumes, all while wearing the rose-tinted glasses of denial. This piece of modern art explores how social pressure and the pursuit of materialism blind us to the consequences of our actions.

Experience this mindfulness art and discover how it mirrors the essence of our modern society. Each painting, as part of this art gallery collection, tells a unique story about the world we live in. Click on each artwork or watch my YouTube video to fully immerse yourself in this reflective, thought-provoking journey.

coloured heart shaped - ASupernova Studio

modern contemporary art - ASupernova Studio

Portraits

Portraits hold a special place in my heart as a contemporary artist. I aim to capture not just facial expressions, but the subconscious dialogue that unfolds within the mind. To me, a portrait is more than just realistic art — it’s a reflection of the inner self, a mirror that speaks volumes about what the subject is thinking and feeling.

In the world of modern art, the power of a portrait lies in its ability to reveal the hidden layers of the mind. If you observe someone long enough (without them knowing), you’ll notice the fleeting expressions that tell the story of their thoughts — an art that reflects both individual essence and society’s influence.

This mindfulness art invites the viewer to connect on a deeper level, offering a glimpse into the mental landscapes that often go unnoticed. These paintings are not just pieces of modern art; they are stories that resonate with the self-aware, creating a unique art collection that reflects both the subject and the observer and the world that connects them and that we live in.

A Watercolour portrait of feminine face with big pink lips, 70's inspired sunglasses with stars, blue hat, pearl earrings and bright orange hand made knitted top, inspired by Gucci Catwalk.

Watercolours portrait of a young blond woman wearing 70s orange semi-transparent plastic glasses, earrings and a paisley print scarf, inspired by Gucci Catwalk.

portrait inspired by Gen Z - ASupernova Studio

Rom/Antic

Watercolours Portrait, Gen Z series of 6 painting from 2023.

Lavender derivates from purple and purple have been introduced in Europe centuries ago as a result of traveling across the ocean to foreign countries. Because purple was imported, it was a very expensive pigment. So who could afford that, was royalties and the church. We see it actually in many historical paintings.

Unavoidably, purple and its derivate, lavender assumed the symbol of nobility, royalty, and luxury. This portrait pictures a young woman with a sophisticated face, probably with a classic “bon ton” education, that is part also of the new generation.
She picks royal lavender and pink colors to dye her hair. Lavender symbolizes her heritage, and her education and develops from half to the bottom part of her hair. The pink, symbol of femininity and grace is on the top to mid of the hair. And in the middle everything is in a romantic and playful vibe fusion.
In this portrait, there is one topic represented in two main elements: contrast.

Once, we have the contrast between the symbolism of her two hair colors - the old, the educational, and the new, the generation-inspired. And then there is the contrast between her romantic silk semi-transparent white blouse with frill (the frill is another re-call for royalty) and her black, shiny leather jacket. That might be even vegan leather, who knows?

Yla

Watercolour portrait in pastel colours of young woman with porcelain skin and freckles all over her face and body, with orange red hair.

I don't work on Saturdays

Watercolours Portrait, part of Gen Z series, 2023.

This is the portrait of a young woman from the Gen Z.

As a dignified representative of the Millennials, I have been educated to serve a working system and a business model in which I enter from the lowest entry-level position.
Such a system doesn’t hold into account my abilities and potential, sometimes not even my working background.
My generation has been "brainwashed" to believe it’s normal not just to work your way up the ladder. But also to be mistreated, underpaid, overloaded with work and so - undignified. Your boss comes on Friday afternoon and gives you a pile of work to be done by Monday morning and you smile and say “Yes”.

Thanks to Gen Z, that started changing for us, Millennials as well.
The portrait pictures a young businesswoman with an androgen face, in the beginning of her 20s, already part of the working world, but with a strong voice.
She doesn’t even have to speak. Her outlook speaks louder than her voice and says: I am powerful, bold, professional, I decide my dress code and I do not work on Saturdays!

Meanwhile for us, millennials the boss could fire us and find another one in the same position, because we’re easily replaceable, for Gen Z employees is the other way around. If an employer fires them, Gen Z will find another one, because employers are easily re-placable.

Green Eyes

Watercolours Portrait inspired by Gen Z.

This is the portrait of a young woman with colourful braids.
She embraces her DNA heritage, and she is proud of it.

Very feminine, with sophisticated features, she has a deep look that says “I know who I am and I own it”.

She wears as well silk top with frills around the neck. The frills historically are symbols of royalty and high-end consumers.
The portrait is called Green Eyes, not because her eyes are green, but because she looks so good with this sparkling green eye shade. In a matter of fact, no one looks as good as her with this color. It’s inspired by her, it’s manufactured only for her. What is noticeable, is that this green shade and the fuchsia braids are not clashing, but harmonised with her personality.

Gen Z Series of Portraits in Watercolour

Rock`n`Rom

Portrait of young woman with dip dye hair in pink and natural brunette colour with black shiny lipstick and black paillettes top.

A watercolour portrait of a young woman face with naturally blond hair wearing a Korean neckline top and a big pink hat with patches and embroideries on it.

Elly

AWatercolour portrait. Female portrait with light and bright colour hues skin, with bright reddish lips, naturally brown hair gathered on the back of her head and two symmetric tiny braids coming from the two sides of her face.

Wednesday

Portrait of a girl that looks like Wednesday Adams and wears Carrie Bradshaw type of necklace.

Multicoloured Freckles

A portrait of a girl with multicoloured hairs that remind the lgbtq+ flag, with many freckles all over her beautiful hues natural face.