I created this environment, an installation merging printmaking, photography, and sculpture, to address the reality of these self-protective measures, which are merely a superficial solution for the larger societal issue of toxic male behavior.
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We are held accountable for our own safety, expected to carry pepper spray and tasers, hold our keys in tightly held fists, know how to avoid danger, how to escape, how to say “no.” The reality is that these defensive practices don’t work in a society which doesn’t hold men accountable for their actions. Often the responsibility is put on women to protect themselves. Watercolor and ink, 8" x 10" (framed), $120
By embracing the immense complexity of the planet, my hope is to encourage a sense of inspiration and awe that carries into each of our daily lives. My passion in creating art is emphasizing the connection between the natural world and the individual, as well as highlighting the uniqueness of every member of the natural order. By taking this test and seeing what animal has similar traits as them, my goal is for viewers to relate to the complexity of the animal kingdom, and come away with a newfound admiration for the natural world we live in. In this body of work, each of the nine animals represents a corresponding personality type from the Enneagram Personality Test. I then focused on developing the relationships between them for my final piece, The Seasons’ Love.
I imagine them to be goddesses of the four seasons, each controlling different aspects: Winter is an angel of death, Spring is rebirth and new life, Summer is the spirit of adventure, and Autumn is the acceptance of change. I later refined the characters from those dreams to be based on the four seasons.
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These four character designs were inspired at first by a series of dreams I had. Watercolor, charcoal, gouache, rose gold glitter, paper Watercolor, charcoal, gouache, rose gold glitter, paper, 22" x 30", $175 Watercolor, charcoal, gouache, paper, 22" x 30", $225 Here is the result of my emotional journey. I let out my breath, and the music begins. Once the hour is complete, I am ready to begin painting. Without this approach, I find I cannot perform. The ritual of it all provides a deep level of depth. Considering composition, colors, gestures, I rely on anything I can to mentally prepare. I feel the heartbeat of the sound as I contemplate my approach to the individual painting. Musical Abstractions: An Interpretation of Sound is a series developed around my emotional response to sounds and music. Even if I and those who knew me are long since gone. Through the use of these elements of play, and caution they will be made to think of its origins, how best to handle it moving forward and.me. The inheritor will grab my work and perchance be pricked, or made uncomfortable. I do so in hopes that once I'm gone, and my ashes scattered, those who have acquired my work will have passed it down through their own volition. I work in a medium that is proven to withstand the test of time for decades and eons.
I believe I'm subconsciously driven by the fear of not being remembered for the work I create. There is a man behind the invention of the machines that produce those objects, and another behind their design. However, we tend to forget about where we came from, as well as the complexity that goes into the mass production of these objects that are meant to hold the food and water that we live off of. Our greatest strength is our creativity, we as a species has accomplished much of what we have today through creation, and invention. I attach these obstacles to remind us that despite our advancements we have become fragile, nit-picky creatures. I use these surfaces inspired by nature to play with this idea on two levels.īy placing my talons, nubs and spikes upon my work I force the user to avoid injury through conscious handling, but also offer a vessel to hold sustenance to continue their existence. We are also the only species that strives to be remembered we wish to leave a “mark” so to speak on this world whether it be one of joy or sadness. However we as humans are the only species that is constantly creating new ways to kill ourselves. These adaptations are there to detour predators, and aid in survival. Animals evolved over the years to have talons, scales, barbs, and more.
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