Commemorative Poster Artist

2010 Commemorative Poster Artist, Linda Berman
With a BFA and a Master's Degree in Art, Linda Berman has been creating art for her entire life. She works with a variety of materials, specializing in salvaged wood to frame her creations. Ever since Hurricane Katrina, there has been an abundance of salvaged materials that Linda uses in her art. Ceramics are her first love, however painting is also a passion. Though she is not afraid to work with the most difficult mediums and has a diverse collection of work, she always goes back to the clay. Her subject matter is usually of local interest. She likes animals and tends to use them as her subject matter. Fish and fleur de lis are consistently included in her work as her subjects because they fit the medium well and both images are integral parts of Louisiana culture. The finished product is always great combination of old and new. This year, the Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival artwork emphasizes the local art & culture of
Louisiana.