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Olivia Brett: capstone

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2021

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Brett, Olivia, artist

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The artist's statement: Maybe it seems strange, but when I was a child, I can remember being attracted to certain posters, pieces of art, furniture design, and even product packaging. I did not understand the specific factors that play into good design, but being very opinionated, I really knew what I liked or what I did not like. Whether it was bottled water or lipstick, I always had a comment. I visited galleries and art museums a lot, and even remember crying when I saw my first Picasso. Why - I don't know - but I always had a strong reaction to art and had lots of questions. The art that I create often pays tribute to history and culture. Sometimes it happens on an iPad, or sometimes on canvas, but despite medium, I try to capture a snippet of time through design and color. I enjoy researching projects and it is fun learning about how art and objects have always been used to influence society. Art can be enjoyed as part of pop culture or find a permanent place in documenting history. I enjoy discussing and answering questions about my art because it means I have brought interest to a subject or event. Art is always a learning a process and it never gets boring. And so, even if I no longer cry at a Picasso, I still ask - why?

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Colorado State University Art and Art History Department capstone project.
Capstone contains the artist's statement, a list of works, and images of works.

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graphic design

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