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I am currently working with the wonderful faculty and artists at Concordia University, and will be completing my undergraduate degree in Studio Arts in 2015. I was born and raised in the city of Kitchener, Ontario, and moved to the lively and artistic city of Montreal at the age of 19. There, I learned the arts of independence, self-expression, falling in love, and finding home.
My projects are often inspired from deeply personal events. I treat my work as an opportunity to connect with others. I hope that by looking inward, by expressing truthfully and openly, I can reach an audience who might just need a little bit of vulnerability in their lives. My greatest artistic inspiration is the installation artist, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, whose life work was singularly dedicated to one person, but still managed to touch the hearts of countless anonymous human beings. I am always considering how Gonzalez-Torres affected the world in such an open, honest, and simple way.
In my work, I address the importance of spacial awareness. I make connections between people and their land. I strive to confront the meanings of ‘home’ and ‘nativity’. I question how our land influences our bodies and our thoughts, and I do so through observation drawing, meditation, self-reflection, and with the help of powerful symbolism.
Thank you for taking the time to view and learn about my work. If you have any questions or feedback, please email me at cleyburne@hotmail.com
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Comments: 4
alapip [2014-07-29 19:31:28 +0000 UTC]
looks like your well on your way to
a rewarding life, Carly.
Sara seems happy with her life too.
you both deserve good, and will
live to your own natures.
be happy and safe. do what you
can to make the world a better
place. pip
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SchemaTree In reply to alapip [2014-07-30 15:02:18 +0000 UTC]
Yes, life has...definitely been rewarding for me lately.
I've been extremely lucky these past few years and I'm learning to not take anything for granted.
Sara is happy too...the happiest I've seen her I think. (though I suppose you'd have to ask her, for a true update on her life )
Finding her independence, and having the support of her husband has done wonders for her though, I think.
I'm also learning the importance of taking more time for my art and writing. My graduation is fast approaching and I don't want to get lost after I no longer have the security of school. I think I have enough support in my life right now though to ensure that doesn't happen.
and hey, speaking of support; thank you for all the consistent support/advice/critique you've given me over the years! I'm truly grateful for the presence you've been in my "artistic growings."
I hope all is going well for you too, and hopefully I'll keep up a presence here on deviantArt now and we can keep in touch.
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alapip In reply to SchemaTree [2014-07-30 16:27:51 +0000 UTC]
i finally retired two years back, [after
working for 57 years - 'bout time], and
a year ago, moved a bit more north to
Nashua NH to be closer to my kids.
in nineteen days, i'll be 3/4 of a century
old, but feel much younger, and am very
contented with life.
it's really nice that you're back to dA,
Carly. i'll still be watchin'. pip
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SchemaTree In reply to alapip [2014-07-31 13:11:36 +0000 UTC]
Glad to hear you've retired and moved closer to your kids! That must make life feel all the better.
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