Artist Statement

Most of my work deals with humanity in some way, whether it is iconographic, biographic or an abstract expression of emotion. My reduction cut took shape with the desire to combine beauty and tragedy, life and death. This theme can often be found in my work.

Stefani has been an art student in the Truckee Meadows for over 10 years. She currently attends TMCC where she is working on her AA in Fine Arts. She is a former resident of Riverside Artist Lofts, where her work was shown in the Sierra Arts Gallery and currently volunteers at VSA of Nevada.

2.25

This project was inspired by a friend who is a fan of skater, Lance Mountain. When I found this image I knew it was the one. It has been the catalyst for an even larger project which will be revealed in the spring. big fun! It is solar plate on ivory stock with chine colle'.

reduction cut

I really enjoyed this process. When I got down to my last color; however, I kind of messed up the cut, so I turned the block over and recut the final color... ugh!