Artist Statement
I aim to mimic reality in a whimsical way, and find inspiration in how everything we see, feel, and experience is shaped by our understanding of it. My process consists of mixing media to generate various perspectives for a unique interpretation of ordinary subject matter. My style is experimental – a mix of abstract and contemporary. My goal for my work is to bring others something unique because everyone deserves uniqueness: a unique career, unique goals, a unique life, and especially, unique art - something that speaks to them. Sometimes our everyday world is typical, so I aim to allow viewers to see that in this ordinary world there is something exceptional: the most beautiful thing in life is the life in the heart of each of us.
Artist Biography
My name is Megan Wassom; I worked at MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City for five years as a surgical technologist, but I am originally from Royal, IA. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA in 2020, where I majored in biomedical science. I additionally graduated with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA in 2023 and work as a general surgery PA at the Mason City Clinic in Mason City, IA. I spend spare time creating art, exercising, reading, and volunteering. My son is Rex Harbaugh, my parents are Dana Wassom and Robert and Sarah Wassom, and my siblings are Garret Wassom and Abigail Wassom. The basis of my life and work is my faith in God. The themes of my art are most often driven by humanity: whether a stranger I meet, a patient I’m caring for, a teacher I once had, or a close family member, I embrace them as reasons to create. I enjoy combining both adorations for medicine and art: the way humans move, act, learn, and love teaches me so much about the beauty of humanity and drives me to reflect it in my work.
Description of Work
My work is a display of mixed media. I am not a painter, sculptor, nor sketcher; rather, I use technique from each specialty. Ultimately, I enjoy experimenting with all media and using multiple media to complete a piece of work. Using different media in one piece allows expression of various aspects to give viewers different perspectives. I think each person is a mixed media piece and my artwork represents that.
