Journal of Student Research 2014

Journal of Student Research

of the composition to separate the viewer from the subject of the painting, and the subject from themselves. Glitches and stutters are incorporated into the imagery of my paintings, varying in subtlety. I interrupt the imagery in order to add mystery and a slightly “off” quality to the painting. The kind of surrealism I aim for in my paintings leaves a great deal open to the viewer’s interpretation. Although I know I have clear intentions of highlighting the physical and psychological disconnect within human existence from a specific and personal standpoint, I want each piece to be open to interpretation. I want to let viewers determine meaning based on their own knowledge and experiences. Ultimately, I want to depict subjects and ideas that are rarely considered or even overlooked through narratives that are filled with mystery and possibility.

Push Me Pull You Acrylic and oil on panel, 15” x 17.5” Spring 2013

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