Section III

Multiple Panel

          When I first started working on this piece, I knew that I wanted to continue working with an idea that I'd never been able to let go of. For about two years now, I've been obsessed with the way concrete looks after many years of wear. These three burlap panels were inspired by a walk through St. Augustine, Florida. Much of the concrete there is cracked and lifted, given that the city is so old. I felt that working on a different texture would be helpful in giving a more natural look. 

Inspiration:

Andrea Malaer

Multi-Panel Abstract Painting

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Drawing on Objects

          A few years back, I painted a chair inspired by Marcel Duchamp's "The Fountain." The chair had been broken since I got it and I had no use for it. Repurposing old objects to create new art has always been something I was fond of. The seat of the chair has been transformed into a sort of wood canvas. The painting was inspired by organic shapes found in nature, as well as various pieces that I have done before. 

Inspiration:

Art Chairs

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Transformation Drawing

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          Layering is a beautiful way to create new works of art. At first, I was a little nervous to make anything that I knew I would like because I would have to cover it up to entirely transform the piece. Admittedly, I was cautious at first and didn't "go big" until the very end when I decided to make a wall sculpture out of my drawing. Watching my piece evolve into something much different each week was very satisfying because I know how many different layers are all hidden inside this ball.