by Gonzalo Malagon
Olivia Parsons, a senior at Valdosta State University is preparing to showcase her work in the Senior Exhibition. Originally from Mint Hill, North Carolina, Olivia has been around art nearly her entire life. Her mother was a self taught interior designer who made sure to educate her children on art. Early on Olivia fell in love with art and being encouraged by her parents is what ultimately led to her decision to pursue art. She grew up near a farm and spent a lot of time outside, and she became enamored by the beauty of nature. The Impressionist movement is a big inspiration for her as it was the movement that brought importance to the everyday moment, and that is something that Olivia often tries to accomplish with her art. She likes to take a moment that lasts for two seconds and extend it so it can be reflected upon for years. A “painter of moments” as she describes herself, Olivia has chosen six moments to put on display at the Senior Exhibition.
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