Hello, I’m Ciara!

artist STATEMENT

My act of rebellion in the face of a world that seems to be full of darkness is to make things that inspire hope, delight, and wonder, in order to remind people that we are surrounded by beauty and mystery, and that the story is not over.

I create paintings big, small, and wall-sized, I make mail art, fiber art, activity zines for kids, artwork of the animals we share our lives with, whatever I can use to help myself and others feel more connected, curious, and alive, and to spread the message that it is ok to enjoy our one weird and wonderful life.

about the artist

​​Ciara Barsotti is the host of the Chico Creates podcast, as well as a painter who makes exuberant abstract art and fantastical landscape paintings. She's a mother to one adorable human child and two cats and lives with them and her husband in Chico, CA. Her work is fueled by black coffee, popcorn, and a little bit of magic.