artist statement
I didn't know that i was going to grow up as artistic. I didn't know that i was also going to be athletic. I didn't know that i was going to be blessed with such a large and supporting family. I didn't know. Pushing aside the plans, goals, and restrictions that i had in my life, the unknown is forced to reveal itself. In some way it was basically letting faith take all of the weight and having the Holy Spirit guide me. I submerged myself in to the word of God and let him guide me in his right path. As a sophomore in high school, i took my first full year of an art class. I struggled in several areas trying to find my unique perception of art, which is still happening to this day. However, just like my spiritual life i have come to push aside the word "perfect" and cling onto the word "revised". If an idea pops up, i take the opportunity to change the direction of my work. If the project begins to feel wrong then i oblige myself to use those errors and turn them into something else.
As a young lady that has gone through several stages, yes including the "its not a stage mom, i really like black," i have many stories to tell my friends, future co-workers, and (hopefully good looking) husband. For now though, i have the chance to tell these stories through my art work. I can simplify it, or over dramatize it, but no matter what i do its still my story to tell in whichever form or way i decide it to be. It is essential to understand that every piece of art work that i have created has a personal touch to it, normally having to do with my extremely large family, i'm not joking, my great grandfather had 67 children (and a lot of fun). Anyways, as you might feel right now, based on the way that i am writing, i try to connect with people; through exposing a little bit of myself through my art work, i tend to receive an emotional response with thorough thought process. And by telling myself the story while i work, what i instinctively do and think about is in direct relation to the memories that i bring to the table.
As a young lady that has gone through several stages, yes including the "its not a stage mom, i really like black," i have many stories to tell my friends, future co-workers, and (hopefully good looking) husband. For now though, i have the chance to tell these stories through my art work. I can simplify it, or over dramatize it, but no matter what i do its still my story to tell in whichever form or way i decide it to be. It is essential to understand that every piece of art work that i have created has a personal touch to it, normally having to do with my extremely large family, i'm not joking, my great grandfather had 67 children (and a lot of fun). Anyways, as you might feel right now, based on the way that i am writing, i try to connect with people; through exposing a little bit of myself through my art work, i tend to receive an emotional response with thorough thought process. And by telling myself the story while i work, what i instinctively do and think about is in direct relation to the memories that i bring to the table.