Young artist enjoys sharing hercreativity and talent through herworks

By Lucy Weber

Art is 17-year-old Asiana Pridgett’s passion.

“Art is one of my favorite things that I love and have been doing all my life,” said the junior in Corinth High School’s Academic and Performing Arts Center. “Growing up, you could always find me coloring or drawing. I didn’t fully pursue it until I was about 12. Now, art is what I’m passionate about and don’t ever see myself giving it up.

“Art is something I’ll be involved in for the rest of my life. I hope to continuously grow as an artist and show the gift God has blessed me with,” Asiana said.

Angela Pridgett recognized her daughter’s talents at a young age.

“One of my favorite pieces of her art is actually a picture she drew in kindergarten. It is a picture of an elephant drinking water from a stream. It was this picture Asiana drew at the age of five that made me realize she had a talent,” her mother said.

Asiana likes to challenge herself through her art by entering art shows and competitions. ”I’m always on the lookout for more opportunities to showcase my work.”

When she was a freshman in high school, Asiana placed third in the art competition held by the National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, Tenn., that draws competitors from across the Southeast. “I won first place in the same competition for the 10th grade division my sophomore year. I also won first place in the Northeast Mississippi Community College Art Competition.”

Angela Pridgett sees the beauty in the detailed pieces that her gifted daughter creates. “I think Asiana is one of the most talented artists I have seen in this area. I encourage her to enter different art competitions in the area.

At home, several of her award-winning pieces are displayed, Angela said. “She doesn’t really display much of her art around the house.”

Her mother will post a lot of Asiana’s work on social media so others can see what she does. “From that, people have reached out asking if she can do art work for them.”

“I’ve been doing commissions and will continue to do so,” said Asiana, who has taken art classes in school for five years, including Gifted Art in middle school.

Asiana likes all kinds of art -- traditional, crafts and fashion. “My favorite mediums are graphite, ink and watercolor. I also enjoy doing ceramics. My favorite thing to draw and paint portraits. They are my version of taking a picture where I can add my own personal touch.”

At CHS, she is a member of the Art Club and Key Club. “In my spare time I enjoy helping out in the community, volunteering at different events with the Key Club and wherever I can lend a helping hand.”

Jerry W. Porter

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