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While the jury is still out on whether Aelita Andre is the next Picasso or Pollock, it is clear she is not a child prodigy. She does show promise as an artist who as she matures and grows will add depth and meaning to her work. Because she has been giving free reign in the studio to explore and experiment she has a foundation to build on. The media circus that surrounded the opening was orchestrated and driven by a business woman wanting to cash in on a young artist. These paintings maybe balanced and have some composition but they are the work of a child and it is clear. Lydia Panart might have said it best "it is the beginning of a journey lets see what happens."
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