"Crimson Sunset." 2006, acrylic on canvas
My name is Danielle LaPorte. I have lived in Ontario all my life, and am currently residing in London. In case you may be wondering due to the nature of this website, I am neither visually nor hearing impaired. I am, however, interested in the ways that art helps various people to cope with their problems, including the obstacles faced by individuals with sensory deficits.
In high school, I took almost every visual art and English course available, participating in the art club and taking extracurricular art classes. Although I still maintain an interest in art, I have gradually changed my academic focus toward the social sciences in a quest for more knowledge about the world. However, I am constantly striving to strike a balance between the realms of art and science. For instance, language fascinates me, for it incorporates both artistic and scientific aspects.
"To Wander, To Wonder..." 2009, acrylic on canvas
I am currently studying psychology at the University of Western Ontario, with a newly discovered specific interest in psycholinguistics. However, I continue to indulge myself in various courses in art and literature at the post-secondary level. My most recent painting, seen to the right, was completed as a project for a first year studio art course, in which we were assigned the task of incorporating the photographs of two different spaces together to create a new space in the painting.
In the future, I plan to apply to graduate school in the hopes of studying speech pathology and/or art therapy in order to eventually apply my knowledge to help those in need.
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