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Artist Statement:
People of the ancient past
wove intricate stories about
heroes, heroines, strange
creatures, gods, and goddesses
to explain the powerful and
mysterious forces of nature
present in the world around
them and to explain where
humankind’s place was in the
midst of it all.
I have always been fascinated
with stories, contemporary or
ancient, humorous, tragic,
frightening, or moralistic.
When I was a small child, I
loved listening to people
telling ghost stories or
reading books of science
fiction, fantasy, or
adventure. I would make up my
own stories to explain the
world around me when I did not
know the “proper” or
scientific names or
explanations of the how and
why. In my work as an artist,
I use my love of narrative to
gain a deeper understanding of
myself, by developing my own
visual mythology.
When I began with my personal
work, I incorporated known
ancient myths and characters
of the past to explore my
ideals and identity as an
emerging artist. As I
continued to work, I began to
move away from established
mythologies and wanted to
create my own intriguing
narratives with a more
personal visual mythology.
In my current body of work, I
have ...
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Vanessa Smith 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 |
99
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| Religion |
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| Education |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Drawing, painting, sculpture, various arts and crafts |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Classicism - (1600 - 1800)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Rembrandt
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| Favorite Work of Art |
not provided
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Nature and Mythology |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
not provided |
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| Your Personal Biography |
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