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Now In: All Artists → Barney, Cassandra Christensen
Cassandra Christensen Barney Cassandra Christensen Barney, the daughter of painter James C. Christensen, was born and raised in Orem, Utah. She received her Master’s degree in Fine Arts from Brigham Young University in 2000. Her husband is also an artist, and their three daughters enjoy creating along side their parents. In addition to her children, Barney encourages many others to explore the world of art. She taught at The Waterford School for four years and part time at BYU. The Barney family will relocate to Vancouver, Canada this fall where her husband Dan will pursue his doctorate in curriculum studies at UBC. Cassandra’s images capture the souls of heroines, everyday women who have found strength and personal victory in their diverse experiences. Her portraits carry a range of emotion reflective of the events that have shaped their character. Ambiguous and poignant, Cassandra’s women find strength in their femininity. "They are beautiful and strong, because of the complexity of their feminine nature," she says. "My portraits may not always feature the outwardly pretty or majestic, but they all share a quiet beauty that asks us to listen and to feel. My work reflects my personal narrative, yet my intent as an artist is to create an experience that will allow the viewers to bring new interpretations to the symbols, creating their own narrative and own sense of understanding and place." |
