Artist Statement - Absense of Structure
The process of illness, injury, and healing of the human body is the basis for this work. The work is derived from personal experience and close inspection of openings into the outer layer of skin. Moments of injury or specific events in a body’s history has driven my thesis work in creating seduction of the viewer in events that are both beautiful and horrific. This work also deals with ideas of inside and outside, the privileged viewership of the medical profession, and the mystery that is left for the rest of us. The works on Mylar are introduced elements of chance and the opportunity to react rather than plan in the work. By working with paint on one side and ink on the surface the transparency allows to hint at the mysteries of the interior of the body, creating a shadow on the wall behind the surface, much like skin. The ink works to energize and highlight specific areas to create action and connect seemingly unconnected elements, creating chain reactions within each piece.