Don’t Freak Out!
Callie Ferraro
MEET THE ARTIST
Callie Ferraro is a emerging Contemporary Abstract Artist based in Asheville, North Carolina. Her work has been described by collectors nationwide as raw, unconventional, and thought provoking. Ferraro’s abstract paintings burst with color, energy, and an assertive femininity that commands attention without pressure. She shares her mind and growing point of view through her brush, giving you a platform for your own thoughts.
Callie’s studio is located in whiteSPACE Contemporary Art Gallery on the 2nd floor of Wedge Studios. A working artists' studio and gallery in the heart of Asheville’s River Arts District open daily to the public. Please do not hesitate to contact Callie Ferraro directly for sales, conversation, and studio appointments.
ABOUT THE WORK
“My purpose for creating the “DON’T FREAK OUT!” series was to use it as vehicle to deconstruct the stigma associated with mental health. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults in America experiences a mental illness. There is no reason to feel alone. This body of work required vulnerability to be at the core of my creative process. Choosing to no longer be “silently successful” about living with a mental illness felt like a risk. Taking care of your mind is not something anyone should associate with shame. let’s start treating mental health the way we treat physical health.”
To explore more fascinating works by Callie visit her Instagram and her website.
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