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WATERVILLE — The work of artist Jessica Morton is on exhibit in the Waterville Public Library’s Carnegie Art Gallery through Sept. 9.
The name of the exibition, “Outside the Box,” holds a dual meaning, Morton said.
“While some artists are eager to unveil their works, others keep the curtain on,” she said. “Some works remain in a box, dormant and unframed. At the same time, some artists keep their skills and works hidden, whether out of fear, competition, or resolves borne out of perfectionism.” The art in the exhibit is displayed to a large public for the first time, and the artist takes her first steps into the public world of art after years of building up her artistic abilities, said a news release.
“From observational studies and sketches, to a recollection of an eye-opening day, the artist weaves images and stories with her long-treasured medium of graphite,” it said.
Morton is an illustrative artist living in Waterville, whose artistic pursuits were sparked by her interests in video games and fantasy stories. She attends University of Maine at Augusta. Her gaphic story, “7/31/18: My Day of Discovery,” was recognized for Excellence in Drawing during the 2019 UMA Student Show. Her 2019 senior thesis, “Melissa’s Story: How I Got Here,” a narrative excerpt of her working story, was awarded the university’s Art Faculty Purchase Prize.
Morton’s website is jmortonaotm.wixsite.com/artist-site .
The library is at 73 Elm St. For information, call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org.
