Callie Morton

I fell in love with art at the age of 17 and haven’t looked back since. My artistic exploration reflects a time in my life when things were much darker than they are now. I was in a headspace of depression, overwhelming anxiety, and drug abuse. Through thick paint application and expressive mark making I am able to create emotionally provoking art. I often use myself as my subject matter because the story I tell is that of my own. Using different application techniques other than brushes allows me to use a wider range of marks within my paintings. I use scrapers, razors, and most often palette knives to create different surface textures in my work. The perspective of the viewer for my work is simple; see me, but also see yourself. I want the viewer to experience empathy first hand when viewing my work, I want them to walk away feeling something and questioning what was really in front of them. That is one of the reasons I work large, to encompass the viewer in work that is heavy and touches you in a way that if it was made smaller you may just walk past and blow it off. My goal is to be an artistic advocate for those struggling just like I have. I am a voice for those who may not have one or may not know how to use it.