This beautiful artwork by Catherine Celente ’16 was created for IB Visual Art and exhibited in the McGraw Gallery in April 2016. Enjoy this lovely work.
“Invasion: Caribbean Sea” Oils, 24 inches x 36 inches
“After learning about the issues associated with invasive species in Environmental Science, this piece was inspired by the recent invasion of lionfish in the Caribbean Sea. It aims to emulate the dominance the fish has over native species, this is shown by the large lionfish figure, which represents the landmass of America and Latin America.”
“Invasion: Amazon Rain Forest” Colored Pencils, 11 inches x 14 inches
“In this piece an Amazonian frog is looking at the destruction of the rainforest, shown in its eye. Deforestation is a topic that has surfaced continually in my Environmental Science class, and one that I think is pertinent as it means the loss of many animal habitats and perhaps even some species. The piece is meant to demonstrate the profound effect that deforestation has on the inhabitants.”
“Transcendence” Oils, 24 inches x 30 inches
“The feeling of timidity in the commotion of the 21st century inspired this piece. I have found that with the emergence of technology and other forms of media there are constantly serious issues, and it is important to take time to realize our strength to assess these. The figure with her fist in the air, radiating warmth and strength, is meant to demonstrate the strength we all to transcend obstacles.”
“Gravity” 48 inches x 36 inches
“This piece was painted to emulate the weight that often encompasses our lives. It is difficult to manage everything that is going on in our lives and defy this gravity weighing us down. It is meant to demonstrate the weight that we feel but we must defy it, as the figure is in a unnatural position and leaning towards the ground but is not falling.” ~ Catherine Celente