Melissa M Conca, Denver
Member Since November 2008
Artist Statement statement
A constant desire for change drives me to roam this earth, naturally exploring and experimenting with life and this planet in search of knowledge, understanding, and the purpose behind it all. Body and mind constantly progress throughout life together, though my mind continues to reserve its right to wander off alone at any point in time. Demanding activity endlessly, even when in solace, it used to seem as if I never stopped thinking. My thoughts would just go on and on and on... Until now.
Peace, calm, and a feeling of being whole - pure happiness - pour into me the second I pick up my brush. After so many years of noise, there is finally silence. And I enjoy it. The brush and canvas dance together almost on their own, drawing out my soul, creating something new, beautiful, and exciting. Something I am then able to share with the world in thanks for the many gifts I have received throughout my life. I am able to give them me.
It is here, through my work, that the world is able to see me, to feel me, to breathe me, to be touched by me any way they choose, and to see themselves (the world) through my eyes. In this moment of insanity comes flash of fusion as Artist, Canvas, and World become one, a single entity united only briefly, the moment fading almost faster than it came.
That is art. We are all standing in this world alone; blind, bare and naked... Vulnerable yet willing. We all have knowledge to offer, laughter to give, love to share, secrets to guard, and much to gain.
We all have ourselves. And we have those who see, love and accept us for that... and that alone.
style
New. Modern. Sassy. Sophistication. In Depth. Insight. Optimistic. Deep. Young. Hip. Trendy. REAL. Happy. Bright. Educated. Self-awareness. Spiritual. Intuitive. Ready. Motivated. Inspired. Inspiring. Inspirational. Purposeful. Savvy. Spit-Fire. Joyful. Perky. Dedicated. Life. Living. Breathing. Enjoying. Loving.
story
I am not quite sure what inspired me to plunge into the world of arts as I did; my brother critically insulting my drawings as a child and the need to prove him wrong, looking at my mother’s sketchbooks from High School, a constant urge to escape, drifting off and traveling to unimagined places far away, the nagging desire to be different and unique, wanting to express myself freely as I always seemed to be misunderstood, being bored with life in general, lacking interest in the subjects I was expected to study though they all came so easily to me, just wanting a taste of something new, or the sophisticated artist lifestyle society so naively paints for us all…
Though I cannot recall individualized elements of which lured me in, the ambiance by which I was captivated will forever remain.
Imagine finding a place of serenity; a place balanced by purity and laughter, guidance and hope ,warmth and welcoming, equality and respect, success and individualism, encouragement and support, a love for the unique and eccentric side of everyone, praise and acceptance,… A place of REALITY.
Average people see this place is as unattainable as it is surreal. To a 13-year old girl? A Fairy-Tale! Yet, in the midst of my Junior-High Career I found this Fairy-Tale Land and my new home; Art Class. And so I began…
And I didn’t stop.
More than intrigued, I became mesmerized by Art and all things considered such. Architecture, clothing, make-up, furniture, nature, magazine lay-outs, cars, cities, sculpture, hair, drawing, painting… And the overall beauty of creating for the sake of creation.
From my new borne appreciation grew greater self-confidence, allowing me to explore the artist inside me fearlessly. No matter the media, if I were presented the opportunity to study an art, I took it. For the next 4 years of my life were spent in the shadows of Pottery, Sculpture, Watercolour, Acrylic and Oil Painting, Drawing, Jewelry, Cooking, and even Sewing.
With technology closing in, Computer and Graphic Arts presented the most logical step
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