Untitled [Sculpture]
Description/Abstract/Artist Statement
Artist Statement
I am a storyteller. I am giving a voice to my family -- and others like them -- that live their lives silenced by social oppression. I was raised in a blue-collar household, living off the grid: lower income, no credit, mostly everything second hand, no central air, well water.
I share my stories through photography and sculpture. I reveal memories from my past, as well as thoughts and impressions of my present. Through art I gain a sense control of my thoughts—I analyze my family, values, and my home as a method of analyzing who I am as a person today. I scrutinize social class, the human condition, and the meaning of happiness. My work is personal and intimate, following the themes of family, and socio-economic issues. My family being my main subjects throughout my work. I believe my work is my order within the chaos of life and the experiences it brings.
My pain is expressed through my work. I try to explain my thoughts through imagery, text, and physical forms. I determined to be empowered by this place where I have lived in my whole life. I have found pride in my home, living conditions, and family, because these molded me into who I am today. Though perhaps I did not grow up in what society would view as the “ideal” house, I was raised in a home that was nurturing and whole. I grew up loved. I no longer wish for something different. I dream not of extravagance, but simple financial stability and happiness.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
John Roth
Presentation Type
Artwork
Disciplines
Sculpture
Session Title
Art Exhibit
Location
Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Northeast Atrium
Start Date
2-3-2018 8:00 AM
End Date
2-3-2018 12:30 PM
Untitled [Sculpture]
Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Northeast Atrium
Artist Statement
I am a storyteller. I am giving a voice to my family -- and others like them -- that live their lives silenced by social oppression. I was raised in a blue-collar household, living off the grid: lower income, no credit, mostly everything second hand, no central air, well water.
I share my stories through photography and sculpture. I reveal memories from my past, as well as thoughts and impressions of my present. Through art I gain a sense control of my thoughts—I analyze my family, values, and my home as a method of analyzing who I am as a person today. I scrutinize social class, the human condition, and the meaning of happiness. My work is personal and intimate, following the themes of family, and socio-economic issues. My family being my main subjects throughout my work. I believe my work is my order within the chaos of life and the experiences it brings.
My pain is expressed through my work. I try to explain my thoughts through imagery, text, and physical forms. I determined to be empowered by this place where I have lived in my whole life. I have found pride in my home, living conditions, and family, because these molded me into who I am today. Though perhaps I did not grow up in what society would view as the “ideal” house, I was raised in a home that was nurturing and whole. I grew up loved. I no longer wish for something different. I dream not of extravagance, but simple financial stability and happiness.