The West Salem High School Art Department is pleased to announce that Calista D. is the Art Student of the Month for April.
Calista's work represents her calm demeanor. There is a certain sophistication to it--paring down the subject to a singular image, and not 'muddying the waters' with layers of superfluous imagery. Often, the work is contrasted by a plain background, allowing the message to "breathe." While the presentation of her art appears simplified and straightforward, the content/context of her artwork often contains a myriad of layers. In Calista's case the artist's message is more entangled in metaphor and personal experience than the presentation of the art would have you believe.
Calista's work represents her calm demeanor. There is a certain sophistication to it--paring down the subject to a singular image, and not 'muddying the waters' with layers of superfluous imagery. Often, the work is contrasted by a plain background, allowing the message to "breathe." While the presentation of her art appears simplified and straightforward, the content/context of her artwork often contains a myriad of layers. In Calista's case the artist's message is more entangled in metaphor and personal experience than the presentation of the art would have you believe.
Her work concentrates on a simple presentation, with many layers of interpretation.
Among the pieces in the Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts Gallery is Calista's 'fingerprint' series. These are enlarged versions of her fingerprints, created with different materials. Congratulations Calista!
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