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Self Portrait 12" x 12" Acrylic on Canvas
Artist Statement
How I use colour, style and media directly relates to each adverse mood. I
believe colour directly affects moods and/or triggers certain emotions
and memories. My work is fueled by my fears. Through painting, I come
to the answers and reasoning that I long for. I smear these renditions
on canvas to release my inner demons. My art is the eclectic
representation of the chaos in my daily life.
I will make art till death do me part.
Art is my story.
Art is my perspective.
Art is my release.
Art is my sanity.
Art is how I survive.
Art is what keeps me Alive.
Biography
Born in 1979, Darlene Muto was raised in Chatham, Massachusetts.
Darlene put her heart in the arts at a young age. With family support
and the influential, renowned Cape Cod artist, Nancy Cole living across
the street, Darlene's curiosity for painting flourished.
She began her creative studies at Pensacola Junior College. Later, she
attended several other schools such as Cape Cod Community College,
Massachusetts College of Art and Florida Community College of
Jacksonville. Each experience introduced her to a different perspective
of art. She studied oil, acrylic, charcoal, soft pastels, photography
and drawing. This was only the beginning of her life long career,
fueled by curiosity and expression.
In 2007 Darlene immersed herself in the Jacksonville art scene,
showcasing her work at The Women's Center of Arlington and Works of
Art, and several other venues. She continues to develop her style by
mixing media, coming up with new and inventive ways to make art.
Darlene's work is inspired by the moods and patterns of the mind; from worry
free, bubbly bright colours to the disturbingly dark, she transcends
her current vibe through her paint brush.
Darlene currently resides in the Riverside area of Jacksonville,
Florida. Her future plans are a road trip around the United States,
selling art out of her van and at venues across the country. She
believes this will introduce her to new art, perspectives and places to
explore.
For more info about Darlene Muto
or to view more of her work please visit www.MutoArt.com
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Photography coming soon!!
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