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Ava Kestenbaum
“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inner significance.”
- Aristotle
Hi, I’m Ava — nice to meet you!
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Thanks to the inspiration and unconditional love from my dog Riley and the love and the support of my husband, I’ve been able to bring this vision to fruition.
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Art has the power to heal, connect, express,
and inspire emotions and illuminate memories.
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