Revised Artist Statement

This body of work is my investigation into the idea of a wall and its relationship to interior and exterior space. A wall is defined as a structure to separate or protect an area. I find it interesting that something that is meant to protect an area must also separate it. In essence a wall protects by isolating. In investigating this concept I use materials that are both strong but also able to be manipulated, such as foam core, illustration board, tyvek, and Asian papers. My structures allow the viewer to alter the position of the piece, which also alters the imagery seen. The structures themselves are covered in prints, one side linear, and one side organic or a mixture of both. The linear and organic forms create a tension within the wall structure that mimics the tension between being protected by a wall or being isolated by a wall.

Artist Statement

This body of work is my investigation into the highs and lows of life. My path or wall-like structures give support but also give a sense of isolation. I use different materials such as foam core, illustration board, tyvek, and Asian papers to build my structures. The structures are designed in such a way that the viewer is able to pick them up and move them creating several different ways of looking at the piece. The structures themselves are covered in prints, one side linear and one side organic or a mixture of both. The organic and linear elements form tension within the structure which mimics the tension between the highs and lows in life.