Artists are usually thought of as eccentric and unusual,
almost out of place in everyday life. However, the only apparently unusual
thing about Kayla Moss is her bright yellow “Waffle House” lanyard, which
contrasts sharply with the subdued palette of her outfit.
Moss, a Florida Gulf Coast University art student, enjoys making
her works have an element of eccentricity, even if her wardrobe doesn’t exactly
parallel that principle.
“I like using colors, Moss said, “especially where you
wouldn’t really expect to see them.”
Her latest work, a portrait of a man, embodies this approach
to color with its multitude of hues incorporated into what is considered a
commonplace and mundane subject matter.
The work even takes advantage of an unusual method—palette knives.
With palette knives, she uses bent knives to scoop and apply paint to the
canvas. This method adds a great deal of texture to the painting, since it
requires large amounts of paint with each use of the knife.
Though all of this sounds abstract and novel, Moss, an FGCU
freshman, prefers her works to have an element of realism. She gravitates more
towards landscapes and animals, as well as the occasional face.
Her parents, though not artistic themselves, appreciate
Kayla’s work.
Moss stated, “They’ve framed a few pieces I’ve done, since
they’re proud and kind of just want to brag.”
She has been involved with art since elementary school, and
also dabbles in theater and music. While Moss is very active within her major, she
has not really become involved with the art community outside of FGCU.
“I kind of have to do
my own thing when it comes to getting involved. I’m only a freshman,” Moss
specified.
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| Portrait of a male face by Kayla Moss made with palette knives. | Photo Credit: Kayla Moss, 2014 |
I think this profile is very concise and to the point. It paints a picture (pun intended) without launching too much into the swampy mess of going into way too much detail. The facts are there and the story is clear. I do think it could use a little more of the WWWWW used in journalism though, it seems to be missing some of the more crucial details. Also, I think a source that was outside of the artist's general circle could add to the story, such as an art critic. Otherwise, a nice story overall.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really well done article. Where can I find "A Portrait of a Male Face"? Is it on display somewhere?
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