Brianna Guerra, Art in Public Places
Friends of the Saratoga Springs Library Café
49 Henry St, Saratoga Springs, NY
April 1st-30th, 2024
Artist Statement
Looking at my artwork, there are many varying topics that do
not seem to be cohesive. They all vary from instruments to nature scenes to
animals. They do however, have one thing
in common. In every drawing, I pick a topic or image that highlights the beauty
of God’s creation. This is shown in both nature, as well as highlighting the
gifts and talents that He has given to people through music. Through my
artwork, I want to bring focus to the things that bring joy to people, whether that
be drawing the things they are passionate about, or highlighting the beauty in
nature.
I have always loved the challenge of trying to draw as photo
realistic as I can. In all of my recent artwork, in addition to this constant
challenge I have made for myself, I have felt drawn to create drawings that
have high contrast as well. There is something so visually interesting about
artwork that uses the lightest lights and the darkest darks. Through my use of
both white and black charcoal, I am hoping that I accomplished just that in my
artwork.