Podcast
Art Statement/Process
My passion for natural life takes a particular form in my body of work. It is inspired by internal organs and cells visually flowing throughout one's body. Cells play a critical role in the body of each individual. They come in all shapes and sizes and these cells depend on each other to keep the body functioning as a unit. Just like single cells multiply, each paint stroke in my work multiplies into organic-like forms.
Working with mediums such as paint on canvas has always allowed me to express myself to what I believe is my fullest potential. My work has evolved within this past year through new experiences and different forms of creativity. As I twist the forms within my paintings, they transform into more abstract fluid forms. Because the physical process is so significant in my artwork, I want each tear, paint stroke, and dent within the canvas to be defined and clear for the viewer. As the forms in my artwork begin to connect with one another, the painting begins to come to life as the biomorphic qualities start to vibrate off the canvas.
Reflection
When creating my podcast "Art Statement/ Process", the goal was to create a work study that represented the way I paint. The slideshow starts with a blank canvas and it slowly ends with the final acrylic artwork. Although the last few slides are the final product, I end the podcast with a few other examples of the type of art I enjoy creating. This is how the art statement ties in. As I am recording, I express how important painting is to me and how passionate I am about it. I enjoyed making this podcast because I was able to showcase a bit of the process of how I create art.