Fine Arts Student of the Week: Junior uses real life inspiration in art – Brainerd Dispatch

Grade: Junior.

Age: 16.

Art focus: Visual art/pottery.

Memorable arts achievement: I was able to work on the painting of a large set piece for the Lakes Area Music Festival’s opera last year.

Adviser nomination: “This week we celebrate Juno Paine, a standout in both pottery and artist book classes,” adviser Lea Anderson said. “Juno brings a spark of originality and imagination to everything she creates. Whether working in clay or creating artful artist books, Juno’s work is always full of personality and creative surprises. I have enjoyed getting to know Juno; it’s clear that art isn’t just something she does for class — it’s part of who she is. For Juno, art truly is life! Congratulations, Juno!”

What drew you to pottery? The three-dimensional aspect and the very hands-on process.

Where do you get inspiration for your work? Everything around me — horror, literature and the human body.

What’s your favorite kind of piece to make? Multimedia interactive pieces, art that has moving parts or a lot of texture.

Which project are you most proud of? My last sketchbook. I broke the binding and filled every one of its 78 pages.

Artist most admired: Artemisia Gentileschi.

Dream job: Concept artist for video games or film, especially in character design.

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Extracurricular activities: Teen Art Studio Night at the Crossing Arts Alliance.

Favorite movie: Del Toro’s “Frankenstein.”

Favorite TV show: Ann Rice’s “Interview with a Vampire.”

Favorite book: Either “Cuckoo Song” by Frances Hardinge or “Tender is the Flesh” by Agustina Bazterrica.

Favorite song: “Forgiving” by Sir Chloe.

Favorite band/musician: David Bowie.

Favorite food: Indian curry.

Hobbies: I love anything to do with art and the creative process, but I also enjoy cooking, reading, skiing and theatre.

Parents: Joe and Jerowen Paine.