PATRICIA AARON
Contemporary Sculptor

Patricia Aaron is a contemporary sculptor and college educator. Aaron has been working with bronze, encaustic, wood and mixed media for over 20 years. Her work is held in numerous private
collections as well as exhibited in public installations. Aaron offers private critique sessions and workshops in her Blue Sky IDEA studio located in Greenwood Village, Colorado

Artist Statement:
Youngstown: the early years

I know Youngstown, Ohio. I grew up there. During my youth in the 60's Ytown was in its heyday. Alive with city traffic Youngstown's sprawling and bustling downtown consisted of Market Street commerce, restaurants, clubs, high rise doctors offices and downtown shopping- even it's own airport. It was the time of Cadillacs and high heels. Not too far away on the other side of Mahoning River the boom of the steel mills made the city churn economically and continuously. I remember looking at the night sky over the steel mills with wonder. The steel mill stacks released constant fire, smoke and fumes. Grey skies were the norm even during summer. I didn't really know anything different existed.
This series takes place during the 60's. My early years and memories from a kid's perspective.