Clair F. Sirofchuck
Ligonier, PA
Raised within a family of artists in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, young Clair initially tried painting on both the walls and the family dog before canvas or paper. In 2022, Clair graduated Summa Cum Laude from Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, with degrees in Studio Art and English, and exhibits her work locally. In addition to pursuing her own painting and creative writing practice, she currently freelances for her family business, Main Exhibit Gallery & Art Center, teaching art classes, managing the Gallery's social media and website, and assisting with clients. Clair, her husband, Christopher, and son, Thaddeus, reside in Ligonier, PA.
"I look for beauty in my everyday life—a moving face, an emotive landscape, a soulful pet, a colorful room, a delicate flower—to discover the deeper spiritual moments within my quotidian routine. Beauty is powerful: it offers us a threshold to step out of the mundane or depressing areas of our lives. And life is beautiful! My work is inspired by both my Catholic faith and philosophical perspectives on Beauty. I’ve also been enormously influenced by realist painters who created art to inspire generations beyond their own. Using traditional techniques in oil and watercolor, I pay careful attention to the dance of shadow and light to accentuate the oft overlooked hues of the day-to-day. My work serves as a pathway for those in search of beauty, enabling viewers to step into the brushstrokes and contemplate deeper truths. Ultimately, I aim to encourage the viewer to embark on their own quest for beauty within the ordinary." ~ Clair F. Sirofchuck (Maier) |
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