Aniela Kramlich
Drawing & Painting 3
Creativity, of all sorts, has always been an outlet for me, and this year I felt myself turning to creative practices as a vital part of self-care through difficult times. After taking two years away from Tam's art studio, navigating my creative journey without instruction, I have developed a deep appreciation for the techniques I have learnt and materials I've been able to experiment with in the classroom environment. I found myself gravitating towards drawing and painting throughout isolation-using art as a way to express feelings I couldn’t put into words. Although my supplies were limited at home, the practice of channeling emotions into my creative space (art, cooking, design) gave way to opportunities upon return to in-person learning; with the tools and teachings provided in the art studio, I have been able to create pieces that are true to my feelings. As a fairly naive artist, I have valued the opportunity to work with acrylic (a medium I have only been comfortable with for months), and have fallen in love with how much emotion I can draw into my work through a gesture as simple as an opposite brush stroke. The flow of my emotions into art has been medicine for my mind and spirit this year; I deeply appreciate our inspiring art teachers who understand this practice and work tirelessly to share it with us in a way that prompts individuality and expression.
