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= Council of Artistic Interpretation Appoints New Member =

Nora Adeyemi, former head of the Council's Three-Dimensional Visual Arts Analysis Subgroup, announced at the end of the Season that she would be leaving the Council in order to pursue a research position at the Van Gogh School for Troubled Artists. She also announced that the Council has appointed Sergy Ivanov as her replacement.

In order to receive such an honor, one must reach the pinnacle of artistic excellence in their Hierarchy of Artists discipline by receiving two or more Council Commendations, have a record void of violations for distracting or offensive work, and have spent at least one season teaching at Van Gogh. The Council also considers a contender's style and technique of personal expression, the most prominent theme expressed throughout their collective portfolio, their public support of the Council, and personal attractiveness in the Council White turtlenecks.

Ivanov more than meets the required criteria. In both the 2086-2088 and 2092-2094 Seasons, he received Council Commendations for his work in Sculpture. The winning pieces were both done in marble, and both express the joy of first discovering clay pottery - an experience that moves him to this day. "I was sitting in my primary school classroom, looking for inspiration, when my teacher set a block of clay in front of me. It was exhilarating - I spent the rest of the day finally releasing all the joy and appreciation I'd been unable to express," he explains. The Council enjoyed these pieces so much that they are currently displayed in the Council Building's atrium.

Since the 2092-2094 Season, Ivanov has conducted theme therarpy session at Van Gogh, and studied the institution's extensive library of Evaluations. He recently compiled his findings in his new book, //Trends In Artistic Theme//, which is available at all Council-approved vendors. In addition to his latest book, Ivanov has also published numerous essays that explain the harmful effects of offensive themes, particularly frustration and fear, in art.

When asked his immediate thoughts after receiving news of his new position, Ivanov said that he was thrilled to learn that he would no longer have to worry about cat hair on his black turtleneck. "Council White is not only the symbol of the highest honor I could imagine, it will also improve my relationship with my Siamese, Ochre." Both man and cat will remain in Moscow, as Ivanov is to serve as the regional authority on artistic policy.