Inner Light by Amanda Stavast

Artwork Details

Material Quality	Regular
Edges
Condition Note	Excellent
Style	Expressionism, Abstract
Main Color	White;Yellow
Highlight Color	Metallic
Color Palette	Metallic Colors
Keywords

Frame	Gold painted wooden floating frame
Installation	Wired on back
Edition/Quantity	1
Year Created
Subject	Nonrepresentational
Status	Finished Work
Series	Cosmos

Art with a Story

A few years ago I needed to take some time off for reflection and to do a little soul searching because I was lost. And during that time, a friend introduced me to the amazing writings and spirit of Marianne Williamson.

This composition of hers, in particular, really struck a cord with me and helped influence this piece of artwork.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.

We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.

And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

-Marianne Williamson

Exhibitions

2019 Oios Modern Furniture Gallery

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

Inner Light

Painting

Canvas (Cotton)

Acrylic, Mixed Media, Swarovski crystals, glass beads, glitter

Amanda Stavast

Lakewood, Colorado, United States

$6,000.00

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