Category: Artist Series

Marlana Adele Vassar is a Pittsburgh-area artist and University of Pittsburgh alum (2006). Using figures as the primary subjects, she weaves symbolism and surrealism throughout her art, creating images that are personal yet open to interpretation.

Combining mythical history and narrative transformation, artist Scott Hocking creates site-specific sculptural work, photographic installations, and a plethora of other mediums to convey his thoughts.

Interview by Daniel Mariotti Photos by Daniel Mariotti and Taun Olson “THE THING THAT DROVE MY SOUL WAS A NEED TO EXPRESS MYSELF IN SOMETHING THAT LASTED.” -Taun Olson As …

Written by Daniel Mariotti “ANYTHING WORTH DOING IS WORTH OVERDOING” – Carole Feuerman                                    …

Interview by Daniel Mariotti Photos by Daniel Mariotti and Jeff Davenport “THE ONES WHO MAKE IT ARE THE ONES WHO DON’T QUIT. WORK. WORK. WORK. YOU GET A LITTLE BETTER …

Written by Daniel Mariotti “I THINK A LOT OF MAKING ART IS LISTENING TO YOURSELF” -Kiki Smith                             …