"I'm Not Crazy"
Location
FA-247
Department
Art + Design
Abstract
Existing is hard. Some days are harder than others. In my large-scale paintings and sculptures, you will get a glimpse of my struggles. I use acrylic paint, charcoal powder, thread, and needles to create my paintings. Each of these paintings represents a moment of time diving into my mental state. I began this process by ripping my canvases and then stitching them back together. It was a cathartic experience of destruction and restoration, showing that even when I tried to pull the edges back together, there were pieces that could never fully fit back in place. The color choices of the paint and thread, along with additional materials incorporated into the work set the tone and mood of the pieces. My sculptures use various techniques and materials from welding to modeling clay. While my paintings show an abstract view of my state of mind, my sculptures provide a literal view. In my sculpture titled Why?, I added objects that are specific to what people see every time they see me. These are three objects I won’t leave the house without: my glasses, a scrunchie that moves from my hair to my wrist, and a bracelet that has my last name etched into the leather. Each one of these items are worn like armor grounding me throughout the day. Incorporating sound into my exhibition gives a glimpse into the process of making my pieces. The design mixes the sounds of my ripping canvas, thread going through fabric along with the specific music chosen for each piece. Blending painting, sculpture, and sound to narrate my experiences of resilience and vulnerability moving past life’s challenges. Welcome to my mind.
Faculty Sponsor
Todd Irwin
"I'm Not Crazy"
FA-247
Existing is hard. Some days are harder than others. In my large-scale paintings and sculptures, you will get a glimpse of my struggles. I use acrylic paint, charcoal powder, thread, and needles to create my paintings. Each of these paintings represents a moment of time diving into my mental state. I began this process by ripping my canvases and then stitching them back together. It was a cathartic experience of destruction and restoration, showing that even when I tried to pull the edges back together, there were pieces that could never fully fit back in place. The color choices of the paint and thread, along with additional materials incorporated into the work set the tone and mood of the pieces. My sculptures use various techniques and materials from welding to modeling clay. While my paintings show an abstract view of my state of mind, my sculptures provide a literal view. In my sculpture titled Why?, I added objects that are specific to what people see every time they see me. These are three objects I won’t leave the house without: my glasses, a scrunchie that moves from my hair to my wrist, and a bracelet that has my last name etched into the leather. Each one of these items are worn like armor grounding me throughout the day. Incorporating sound into my exhibition gives a glimpse into the process of making my pieces. The design mixes the sounds of my ripping canvas, thread going through fabric along with the specific music chosen for each piece. Blending painting, sculpture, and sound to narrate my experiences of resilience and vulnerability moving past life’s challenges. Welcome to my mind.