AMELA CIKOTA'S Codes In The Clouds

Our modern day lives are a constant combination of technology and nature. Everything we do requires both. In this work, the artist plays with the juxtaposition between the sharp edges and angles of the buildings with the soft wispy clouds, creating a peace between two opposites. Giving a thought to future dreams and goals. Each building is a playful creation by the artist, except one, which may look very familiar. You will find bits of technology such as player piano paper, computer punched tape, and voice recording tape in combination with natural papers. Playing an homage to our lives, bringing the connection between technology and nature onto one surface. 

Amela Cikota is a collage artist and painter who works full time as a high school ceramics teacher. She is currently a grad student at University of Central Missouri and the assistant director and resident artist at the Soulard Art Gallery.