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Artist Statement:
Humor is the central focus of
my work as I strive to express
the gregarious component of my
personality. The human face is
a malleable structure of flesh
that exhibits the capacity to
contort into a myriad of
emotional expressions.
Exaggerating these
expressions, whether they
comprise fear or sheer
silliness, gives them an
equally hilarious quality. In
painting these contorted
faces, I also attempt to
express a persona that
contrasts with the austere
nature of contemporary
society, where humans are
racked by anxiety and
perfectionism. My
current body of work consists
of several large, colorful
portraits of individuals with
these comical facial
expressions. The process
originates from an internal
concept which combines several
influences, including the work
of various artists, insights
from human interactions and
appreciation of fashion
photography. The various
strands that formulate an idea
are then sewn into reality by
way of digital photography.
Several artists
spanning the period from the
Baroque to the Contemporary
era have motivated me to
paint; however, Chuck Close
has had the most significant
influence. I discovered him
early in my painting career
and was impressed not only by
the photorealistic quality of
his earlier works, but by the
size of his works ...
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Heather La Force Biography:
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Age
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23
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Single
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| Children |
0
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| Education |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
I am interested in the writing and research of art historical documents. I regularly run and enjoy hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Baroque - (1600 - 1750)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Chuck Close
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
At the current moment I would like to secure an independent show. Ultimately I would like to become a full time artist. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
I became an artist, because I enjoy the manipulation of materials and the various capacities of artistic creation. It is continuously an eventful experience. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
I am originally from Elmira, New York. I recently completed my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting as well as my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the State University of New York College at Potsdam in May 2007. I relocated to the Asheville area in order to purue a career in the arts. I currently work as a Sales Associate for Books A Million and for Stephan Bonitz under Steebo Design. |
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