The goal of my work is to communicate the entirety of my subject; not only its external appearance, but also internal anatomy, and cultural associations. This approach is a natural result of my interest in the arts and sciences, both of which I study at UNO.

My style is expressionist, combining elements of surrealism and impressionism. I am inspired by the mythology and history of various cultures, and also by nature, especially the microscopic realm. I illustrate myths and legends, rearrange everyday scenes into surreal dreamscapes, and interpret cellular processes through semi-abstraction.




Education:

* Parson’s School of Art and Design – Summer Program 2000 Paris, France
* University of New Orleans – 2007 to present; Senior in Fine Arts, Studio Concentration

Exhibitions:

* UNO Senior Project Show 2009 – UNO Fine Arts Department
* Facing Forward 2009 – Arts Council of Baton Rouge
* Satchmo Art Show 2007 – French Quarter North and South Art Guild
* Beauregard Gallery 2002 – Baton Rouge, LA

Awards:

* Grand Prize, Blizzcon Costume Contest 2005 – Anaheim, California
* Sweepstakes Award, National Junior Classical League Convention 2001 – Orlando, Florida (for Medusa costume, Classical Arts entries, etc.)

Media:

* Oil, acrylic, watercolor, sumi-e painting
* Lost-wax metal casting, ceramic sculpture
* Fashion , costume, jewelry design and fabrication
* Drawing and illustration with traditional materials/Photoshop and Illustrator

Please email caragrecoart@gmail.com to contact the artist.