Black Star by Amanda Stavast

Artwork Details

Material Quality	Premium
Edges	painted with metallic black paint
Condition Note	pristine
Style	Contemporary, Abstract
Main Color	Black;Gray
Highlight Color	Metallic
Color Palette	Dark Colors
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Frame	N/A
Installation	Wired mounting
Edition/Quantity	1
Year Created	2019
Subject	Psychedelic, Spiritual
Status	Finished Work
Series	Cosmos

Art with a Story

Over the holidays in 2018, I watched a documentary on Tim Bergling who is professionally known as the DJ, musician, remixer and producer Avicii. His stardom came fast and hard forcing him to retire at only 26 due to enormous stress and depression. Unfortunately this led to him committing suicide last year at the young age of 28.

Having watched this, it triggered the many fears and doubts I face not only as an artist, but as an individual.

After watching the documentary, I read an article written by a psychotherapist named Ivy Kwong that referred to Avicii as a Black Star. In astronomy a Black Star is the name given to a star that once shined so brightly, it eventually burned out and died leaving its mass behind.

I found this metaphor to be so poetic and beautiful that I could not stop thinking about it. I needed to create. So here it is; Black Star.

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About the Artist

Amanda Stavast Metcalf was born and raised in Colorado. Her desire to create from an early age led her to obtain a BFA from Colorado State University in 1999. After working in graphic design for a few years she decided to focus her creative energy into mural work and started her own company in 2001. Stavast’s murals can be found in both large-scale corporate and residential settings throughout Colorado’s Front Range and Denver Metro area. While she is still commissioned for mural work, in recent years, she has taken a deep dive into traditional paintings on canvas. The pieces she creates come from a deep emotional space. Luckily, she is not constrained to one particular style of work, and that allows her to explore her creativity boundlessly. Each style of work teaches her something about herself. A floral still life allows her to give in to her urge to be perfect. Landscapes teach her to live in the moment and convey tranquility. Conceptual work allows her to get all of the interesting and creative ideas out of her head. Abstracts force her to let go of all expectations and be free. The compilation of these themes makes Amanda the well-rounded artist she is today.

Amanda lives in the Denver Metro area with her husband and four children. She loves wearing the hats of artist, wife, mother, exercise junkie and margarita lover.

Artwork Info

Black Star

Painting

Canvas (Cotton)

Acrylic, Mixed Media, Swarovski Elements, glitter

Amanda Stavast

Lakewood, Colorado, United States

$2,000.00

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