I'm influenced by my surroundings. I like to go for long walks where I absorb the colors, shapes and spaces around me. My body is a sponge constantly soaking up my environment, and then allowing those emotions to seep into my work. I don't try to paint my surroundings; rather, I paint what is inside of me.
Read MoreYour work tends to revolve around a central theme. What is the theme for this year’s exhibit and how did it inspire you?
One of the most satisfying things about being an artist is that you get to explore any topic that interests you at the moment and dive into it. I was very insprired by the Webb telescope images that came back to earch in 2022 showing previously unknown galaxies and the nebula where new stars are born.
Read MoreArt has long been used as a platform to reflect the world we live in, including environmental concerns. As the world becomes increasingly aware of the urgency of climate change and its effects on the planet, more and more artists are incorporating environmentalism into their works. Environmental consciousness in contemporary fine art has become a growing movement in art and the global community. This blog post delves into the relationship between art and the natural environment in fine art today. We examine how contemporary artists use their works to bring awareness to environmental issues and how they impact art collectors and their collections, using gallery artist Allison Svoboda as one example.
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