find a compromise across the sea

20 year old artist Nadia Stair have Held his first overseas solo exhibition.

Stair, nicknamed Bella in her department, I am a senior at George Mason University. Visual and Performing Arts College. She recently completed a two-month residency at the Akureyri Museum in Iceland to work full-time on a new series.

“Much of my work focuses on the interaction between humans and the natural world,” says Steare. “In the fields of painting and small-scale installations, I create works that combine recycled, natural and man-made objects.”

“Working with these materials raised some questions about the relevance of found objects and earth-based media in the field of contemporary art, and their place in embracing globalization and inevitable environmental change.” she said.

Steere, self-proclaimed eAn environmentalist and activist, he visited Akureyri after discovering its proximity to one of Iceland’s most successful reforestation projects, Kárnaskogur. A series of works created by Steer explore the impact of reforestation on distance perception and landscape identity.

“I want to use my skills to develop more sustainable practices in the visual arts industry,” says Steare.

At the end of her residency, she had a solo exhibition at the Daigran Gallery in Akureyri.The title of her exhibition is middle ground “To reflect my exploration of landscape identity and depth perception in my work,” she said. “It was momentarily fulfilling to see all the paintings displayed together and how well they were received.d by the community.

Stair is a Mason professor and mentor, Eric Sandberg,guideI met her through a residency experience.

“His frankness and honesty Constantly discussing the artwork is a challenge for me to grow as a critical thinker and motivates me to pursue my research and personal inquiry,” she said.

Steer took a number of classes at Sandburg this fall that included figurative painting.

“My primary goal is to encourage students to develop their technical skills and find better paths to express their ideas,” said Sandberg, adjunct professor at Masons School of Art. “I think it is essential to be able to manage both form and content in your work as an artist.”

“Bella is extremely talented, with an aesthetic and mature talent. She is one of the most enthusiastic students I have ever met,” he said. “Bella is ahead of her time in terms of her artistic experience and shows no signs of slowing down.”

Stair’s residency was sponsored by Mason’s Office of Student Scholarships, Creative Activities, and Research (oscar).

Karen T. Lee, Assistant Director of OSCAR, said: “The Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) best suits Nadia’s interests.”

after graduating with her With a Bachelor’s degree in Art and Visual Technology, Steare plans to pursue an interdisciplinary Master’s degree in Art and Ecology. She “hopes to return to Iceland to further explore natural alternatives to man-made artist products, in addition to continuing my exploration of landscape identity.”

From October 31st to November 13th, a second, more elaborate version of Steare’s exhibition, retitled Víðsýni, will be on display in the lower gallery of the Art and Design Building at the Fairfax Campus.