Courtney Blazon
draws intricate narratives that are layered with symbolism and meaning. Blazon draws influence from the natural world; literature, mythology and fairytales; memory, nostalgia, societal expectations and coming-of-age issues, and leans into humor, irony and symbolism to create involved stories that are woven together and are not always what they appear to be upon first glance.
Courtney Blazon is a Missoula-based artist and illustrator known for her intricate, narrative-driven drawings that blend symbolism, mythology, natural history, and surreal storytelling, as well as for her contributions to the regional arts community. A graduate of Parsons School of Design in New York, Blazon has built a multidisciplinary career spanning fine art, illustration, public art, and arts advocacy. Her work has been exhibited widely across the United States, including at the Missoula Art Museum, Radius Gallery and galleries in New York, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Philadelphia.
In addition to her studio practice, Blazon has played an active role in community arts programming, collaborative exhibitions, and mentorship within the Missoula arts community.