Speaker Events

 

Photo with event speaker, Dr. Stephanie Hohlios

Ink on Paper and Skin

Photo with event speaker, Dakota-Joan Parkinson

Artist residency and talk

Fluxus Box

 

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View #6 of objects outside of the box

Fluxus Box

Place Within the Universe

Cardboard, tissue paper, modge podge, masking tape, hot glue, air-dry clay, acrylic paint

[insert project size]

Artist Statement

The overall design of this box is meant to reflect the theme of finding a place to belong through the aching desire for love and connection. I constructed the box's shape based on an anatomical heart to represent love. And the bold red color of the exterior stresses how strong that desire is. Upon removing the lid and examining the interior, the painted galaxy symbolizes the feeling of endlessly searching for somewhere to belong in life. The miniature clay human is painted in the same bold red as the exterior to connect the element of longing and  desire. The figure itself is placed inside of a sun-shaped compartment which further plays on the celestial design of the box. Having the figure placed in the center gives it an isolated feeling while the sculpted stars and planets revolve around him. The quality specifically symbolizing how the chance to finding connection and companionship is possible, yet forever out of reach.

Notes

The name of my movie is Frankenstein (2025)

The construction of the box and storage compartment consisted of carving out the exact shapes from cardboard, and measuring several pieces to ensure they properly fit together perfectly. When assembling the pieces, I utilized masking tape to secure the structure of the box. However, the sun-shaped compartment was attached to the box's interior with a hot glue gun to create a seamless appearance. When making the clay miniatures, I carefully formed the material into my desired shapes and used water and the end of a paintbrush to smooth out any creases or lumps.

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Gregor's Room

 

Full View #1 of All Sculptures

Gregor's Room

7 x 12 inches

White copy paper, paper pulp, water, and ink

Full View #2 of All Sculptures

Full View #3 of All Sculptures

Detail #1

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Images of printed story, "Metamorphosis", with notes

Reflection Statement

The eight sculptures visually communicate my interpretation of Gregor's room from The Metamorphosis. While exploring the materials to build the sculptures, I wanted to focus on the run-down state of Gregor's room because the story places heavy emphasis on how messy it becomes. I decided to include a moldy color scheme to emulate a grimy state of the room. I felt the work was not quite producing the results I wanted at first, so I mixed several colors with brown to get more "moldy" looking colors.

I want to keep exploring how to manipulate the paper medium to construct more complex structures and forms. I want to learn more about how paper can be used to create large structures and miniature set designs. This piece allowed me to explore how paper pulp can make sturdy pieces or additional qualities to a sculpture. The making of this work exposed new ideas such as using neutral and slightly vibrant colors to reflect the old and dirty state of a neglected room after an extended period of over time.

Make It Roll

 

Group photo with our sculptures

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Experimental Sculpture Collection

 

Full View of All Three Sculptures

Wonder (left), Exploration (middle), and Journey (right)

Full view of Sculpture #1

Close up on detail for Sculpture #1

"Wonder"

Wood, wire, masking tape, and ink

Approx. 8 x 10 x 8 inches

Full view of Sculpture #2

Close up on detail for Sculpture #2

"Journey"

Wire, tracing paper & modge-podge skeleton, thread, and ink

8.5 x 5.5 x 12.5 inches

Full view of Sculpture #3

Close up on detail for Sculpture #3

"Exploration"

Balsa wood, watercolor paper, hot glue, and ink

14 x 3.5 x 12 inches

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Reflection Statement:

The three sculptures visually communicate repetition, focal-point, and negative space.

While exploring the materials to build the sculptures, i wanted to focus on innovative techniques because it would create a more intricate design. I decided to to include the innovative techniques of skeleton & skin (modge podge & tracing paper), cutting negative shapes in watercolor paper, and twisting masking tape of wire shapes. I felt the work was lacking a sense of cohesion as a set so I decided to give each sculpture the same black and green color scheme to unite them.

I want to keep exploring innovative techniques that can make my artwork more experimental and unique. I want to learn more about constructing structures out an assortment of materials as I am more used to sketching and illustration work. This piece allowed me to work with materials I've never used before, and learn how to manipulate them into creating a final product that communicates something different. The making of this work exposed new ideas such as using modge podge and tracing paper to create unique structures with a "skeleton" base to support it.

Masking Tape Shoes

 Paper Model View #1

Paper Model View #2

Photograph of Sketches and Notes

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Full View #1

(Masking Tape Shoes - masking tape, 11 1/2 x 4 in.)

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Detail #1

(Bottom sole pattern)

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(Shoe togue)