Sea Turtle

CADY DeLAY

ARTIST STATEMENT

This is my first piece where I attempted a reflection. My goal was to not only capture the reflection, but emphasis the details to bring out the true beauty of the piece. After finishing my piece I was unhappy with the reflection and decided to cut out the turtle and start over. This time I tried a more abstract reflection, as well as style of the coral and loved the piece even more. In order to make the turtle pop out from the sleekness of the water I tried to make the turtle look like a mosaic. Around its neck and under shell lines define the details in contrast to the water that blend together. This contrast, as well as the accident that helped make this piece helps show the message of this piece. That there are any ways to handle problems in life. And regardless how dark the future seems, there is always a light to guide you. This message and the piece itself is a tribute to my mother whose favorite animals are turtles and always encouraged me in art. She taught me that I can overcome anything to become my ideal self.