Kelsey's Designs

  Artist Statement: My inspiration in my pieces came from many different elements. I looked at a variety of images including feathers, aquatic creatures and cacti. Only being limited to a few select materials (tape, ink, paper, string and wire), posed a challenge. I really enjoyed working with the tape and ink the best. The tape can mold to create almost any shape, so I had fun playing with that advantage. Overall this project pushed my creative boundaries and I really enjoyed it. 

Wrapped Human Body  Artist Statement:  Through this project I wanted to create a surreal image that takes the viewer out of this reality. The color of the fabric that I used to wrap the figure balances with it's surroundings as if it was meant to be there. I chose to use the beach as my space because I feel as though it is a surreal place in itself. I wanted the figure's hair to show because of the unreal looking textures of the dreadlocks. The figure is meant to look mystical and mermaid-like. 

 

  Silver Linings Inspired by: Silver Linings Playbook Artist Statement:  The main focus of this piece is the duality of two people overcoming struggles. Life is not always pretty, and can definitely have it's ups and downs, but I do believe that everybody has the power to better themselves. Sometimes, there are people who come into your life that help along this expedition. When two like minded people come together in a positive light, especially after going through something that may have negatively impacted their life, this can be very empowering. Everyone recovers in different way and it can almost seem like a maze to some (like represented on the plates). Or in other cases it is like a game (which the playing cards might represent). But, when people recover together, this can be even more uplifting and fulfilling. As someone going through their own mental health journey, I can say that having someone by your side when going through something is extremely helpful and import...