Artist Statement
I contemplate the thoughts and patterns that undulate in our minds, falling out in visual form. I’m interested in expression and what it means to feel. I’m obsessed with connection and the idea that we are all a part of something bigger. Connection with our inner selves through our emotions and the manifestation of such. Connection with the human experience, as in I am human, like you; destined to be a part of this world despite most of us feeling like we are simply observing it.
My work is currently exploring the idea of flowing together. Think of optical poetry through lines regarding my digital work. When observing this visual poetry, the forms merge and flow together to create one singular image.
For my paintings, I chose to work with a limited palette to explore the concept of the one and the whole. Separately, each painting is its own piece of soul and beauty. However, all of my work in unison plays on this theme of connection by making something that feels bigger and cohesive when the paintings are together.
Mediums: Acrylic on Canvas, Oil on Canvas, Digital
Shows:
2025
Monochrome Show – Redfishbowl Studio
Unsettled 3: Monstrous Emotions – Velum
2024
Dreams & Nightmares – Redfishbowl Studio
Expressions of Love – Redfishbowl Studio
NSFW – Studio4 – Co-Curator & Participating Artist
Lawrenceville Art Crawl
Mythos – Redfishbowl Studio
Unsettled 2: Monstrous Emotions – Proud Haven
2023
Primaries – Redfishbowl Studio
Lawrenceville Art Crawl
Dannerhouse Mural Project – Co-Curator
Unsettled: Monstrous Emotions – Redfishbowl Studio
Connecting With Nature – Redfishbowl Studio
Solo Exhibition – Redfishbowl Studio
Additional Experience
Study Under New York/Pittsburgh-based artist Elizabeth Myers Castonguay at EM Castonguay Highline Studio
Awarded Redfishbowl Studio Artist Residency in 2023 / Current Studio Member
Honorable Mention in Create! Magazine – Juried by Daricca Mia Demara and Lauren Jackson Harris – Issue 39
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
Collaborative Work As ETTAARLENE
ETTAARLENE is a joint project between myself and Alrene as a tool to explore our creative expression through a variety of mediums, blending creation and spirituality. Formally known as ED Productions LLC.
Website: www.ettaarlene.com
Published Work:
Today Daily Oracle Book
Today Daily Oracle Card Deck
The Inner Illumination Oracle Deck
Things To Know About Self-Love Book
Audio Projects:
ETTA ARLENE’S SPIRITCAST – Writers & Hosts
Meditative Music – YouTube – Sound Production & Design
The Paranormal Show on Q66.6 via Vantage House – Writers & Hosts
In Media:
Pittsburgh City Paper – Pittsburgh’s Best – Voted Pittsburgh’s Top 5 Podcast 2024 and Pittsburgh’s Top 3 Podcast 2025
Buzzfeed
Refinery29
Hello Giggles
Rebel Circus
Nylon Magazine
Van’s Warped Tour