Cierra Hyatt

artist statement
As a photo major, I’m naturally attracted to realism and the details in a work of art. The natural essence of photography inspired me to bring it’s raw qualities to paper. Using black and white charcoal my hands act as an artistic type writer, recording every detail that my eyes can see. While working on each piece I find the process of drawing to be immersive, self-explorative, and an effective way to express my thoughts and emotions.
Although charcoal is my focused medium, I often retreat back to film and darkroom processes. Images can be altered and distorted during the development process, resulting in a new image every time. The rise of digital photography and image manipulation software inspired me to go back to basics and take on a more intimate, “trial and error” outlook on my artwork.

bio
Cierra Hyatt is an artist based in the St. Louis area. She started her journey as a digital photographer in 2012, but grew into other artforms including film photography, drawing, and printmaking. Regardless of her medium, her focus remains on portraiture. Through her different styles of realism, she finds detail to be the most important part of her process.
Cierra earned her BFA in Studio Art at The University of Missouri – St. Louis. During her time there, her artwork was displayed in various exhibitions such as “Hung Together” and “Role as Citizen”. She plans to continue her focus on drawing and eventually begin a career in tattooing.

contact information
instagram: c.hyatt_art
email: chyatt2348@yahoo.com