Angellana Patterson

Insecurities

The artwork Insecurities reminds us that we are not alone in how we think and feel. By inviting individuals to be vulnerable and share personal thoughts, this work embodies a reflection of what it is to be human. In a world that has so many expectations and unrealistic societal norms, our insecurities can result in many overwhelming emotions. With this in mind, it is important to remember that you are not alone and it is always okay to ask for help and support.

If you feel comfortable, I would like to invite you to add to the canvas by sharing any insecurities that you may have bottled up. Please write your insecurities with the corresponding category/colour (Orange = Personality Insecurities, Blue = Body Insecurities, White = Insecurities in regard to personal belongings, Black = Any insecurities that you feel don't fit into the other categories). You may need to shake paint markers prior to use.

Artist Biography

Angellana Patterson is a twenty year old emerging visual artist based in Cochrane, Alberta. As a student in her second year pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Studies and a Bachelor of Education at the University of Calgary, Patterson hopes to become a full-time high school art teacher while continuing her work as an artist. With her passion for bringing to light the importance of mental health, Patterson explores how the balance between abstraction and realism can best embody and explore her own emotions. She is motivated by and looks forward to continuous experimentation with familiar and new mediums to draw attention to mental health and human emotion.

Artist Statement

My body of work seeks to explore human emotions by utilizing a variety of mediums that express my own emotional experiences. Additionally, I am driven to bring light to the importance of mental health and how it can affect the ways we see ourselves and the world around us. I am influenced by visual arts that illustrate a combination of both abstraction and realism to achieve a balance that allows the aspects of one art style to ebb into the other. As I continue to grow as a person, I look forward to seeing how my art changes with me.

How did you start your art practice?

Ever since I was little, I've always shared a love for art! My passion for creating soared when I had the opportunity to take art classes in high school and from that point on, I haven't stopped. My practice started with completing in-class assignments and grew to my own exploration of personal emotions. I am truly grateful for the privilege to express myself and share my art with others. I am excited to see where my practice takes me!

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