Paintings: Blue Words
Location
Lower Galler, Daura Museum of Art
Access Type
Campus Access Only
Presentation Type
Creative presentation
Entry Number
2424
School
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department
Art
Abstract
Blue Words is a series of paintings that explores the importance of identity, self-perception, and the power of subtlety in communication through contemporary self-portraiture. This series was created after recovering from an illness in which I was unable to speak for weeks, leaving me to heavily rely on body language as a way to communicate with my family. During my recovery, I used these paintings as a way to reflect on my exploration of the silent language of expression and its ability to convey complex emotions. Ultimately, the process of creating these paintings directly influenced the development of my capstone project, which focuses on themes of self-growth and identity through body language and personal style. Through this series, I was able to rediscover and reframe parts of myself, all while reflecting on familial relationships and their impact on the self. The figures in this series are painted solely in Phthalo Blue, a color I naturally gravitated toward, associating it with comfort. Executed in acrylic, the bold colors of the backgrounds emphasize the blue subjects, highlighting their various moods and expressions. Each piece aims to welcome the viewer into a surreal world where color, distorted perspectives, and dreamlike imagery evoke both introspection and emotional release.
Primary Faculty Mentor(s)
Prof. Allen TenBusschen Prof. Chelsea Tinklenberg Director Brooke Marcy
Primary Faculty Mentor(s) Department
Art Department
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Paintings: Blue Words
Lower Galler, Daura Museum of Art
Blue Words is a series of paintings that explores the importance of identity, self-perception, and the power of subtlety in communication through contemporary self-portraiture. This series was created after recovering from an illness in which I was unable to speak for weeks, leaving me to heavily rely on body language as a way to communicate with my family. During my recovery, I used these paintings as a way to reflect on my exploration of the silent language of expression and its ability to convey complex emotions. Ultimately, the process of creating these paintings directly influenced the development of my capstone project, which focuses on themes of self-growth and identity through body language and personal style. Through this series, I was able to rediscover and reframe parts of myself, all while reflecting on familial relationships and their impact on the self. The figures in this series are painted solely in Phthalo Blue, a color I naturally gravitated toward, associating it with comfort. Executed in acrylic, the bold colors of the backgrounds emphasize the blue subjects, highlighting their various moods and expressions. Each piece aims to welcome the viewer into a surreal world where color, distorted perspectives, and dreamlike imagery evoke both introspection and emotional release.