Courtney Hackett received a bachelor’s in fine arts from Valdosta State University in 2008. While attending undergraduate school she participated in juried exhibitions at the University and The Turner Center for the Arts. Courtney won first place in Valdosta State’s Centennial Art Competition and her work was purchased by the University and resides in Odum Library. She went on to work with youth teaching art classes for the Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta, Ga. After graduation Courtney relocated to Atlanta, Georgia where she continued producing work and selling commissions. In 2011 she began working as a youth art instructor at Chastain Art Center in Atlanta. She also participated in group exhibitions with staff every Fall and Spring.After relocating to Kentucky in 2016 Courtney continues to work with youth as a PreK teacher. She also continues accepting commissions including landscapes, portraits, indoor murals, and jewelry while continuing to build her portfolio. Courtney has also volunteered her art skills for fundraisers with Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary in Locust Grove, Georgia as well as The Sanctuary at Black Horse Manor in Pleasureville, Kentucky.
I do not take many things seriously. Art is the exception because it is an act of worship. The act of art making has always given me a sense of connection with the Universe. The connection is palpable but hard to explain and it is my deepest desire that each piece exhibits the pure awe and wonder I experience while creating it.I have always been a day dreamer and often bring fantasy and storytelling into my work. My art is a visual compilation of the experiences I have had, photos I have taken, stories I have heard, my many daydreams, etc. With all these beautiful resources gifted to me, I weave together a new narrative told through my hand. I am not a fan of limitations and work with whatever feels right for each piece whether it be delicate watercolor, juicy acrylic paint, or the rich texture only paper and pencil can evoke. The work chooses its medium. In my mind’s eye I see a vision of each work and I just go with the flow (because that is really all you can do with anything in life).
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