"Factual" Intaglio Print, 2009

This print represents my exploration into the Creationism v. Evolution controversy. This being the first print, it represents the biological forces that drive the process of evolution including Natural Selection and the change in inherited genetic material within a species. The womb represents the idea of Natural selection where "fit" individuals survive and pass on their genetic makeup to their offspring. The fingerprint represents the idea that every aspect of a species large or small comes from the inheritance of genes. The education of this subject is often debated and science faculty find it difficult to address this idea due to religious beliefs. The material is often presented as a theory that is prefaced with other evolutionary ideas and interpretations when in reality the material should be presented and supported by educators as a factual event that is supported by scientific evidence.

Politics, Peace and Conflict

The effects of war on soldiers, both psychological and physical, are devastating. Taking a personal approach to the theme of the class this semester, I looked at the effects of war on a friend of mine who has served in Iraq and now is back in Iraq again. As business people are walking through a crosswalk in the print, the soldier is running with his gun through the crowd. On return from Iraq, the soldier still perceives situations differently from all other people, and is "on guard" running through the crosswalk.

Finally Content!

B & W's

Same plates wiped with black ink minus the plexi glass plate

Color Prints!

X-ray/skeletal plates...
Multi plate, selective wiping and monoprinting on plexiglass

Social Series

"Playing with fire" Lithograph 2007


"Who is responsible?" Lithograph 2007


"Rising CO2 levels" Lithograph

"Social work" exhibit

"Playing with fire" Lithograph 2007

This print is an image of someone juggling globes, representing the idea that so many people live and act in ways that are detrimental to our planet. More specifically people are over using resources that are not replaceable, driving SUV's that demand tons of gas, forgetting to recycle and reuse, and electing presidents who want to drill for oil in Alaska, harming the ecosystem. The three globes represent the fact that people act as if the earth was replaceable, but in reality is not and once the resources are used, what's next? Hence the phrase: "playing with fire," we are all just going to get burned...

The blog this semester has been especially influential on my art. Seeing different examples of art that expresses social responsibility has helped me develop my art and how I express my social cares. Every artist had a unique style and expression. One artist that particularly stood out to me was Bernhard Kretzschmar, who's images were full of content and depth, showing the range of possibilities of social art. I also thought Sue Coe's prints were pretty powerful and her use of words along with images has inspired me to attempt that combination in my last print of my series.

For all you Litho heads...

I pretty much love litho!
Prints from Semester 2.
enjoy.

Print Series as a Baby student type

This series was originally going to describe the evolution of my faith. I wanted to use the figure as the main emphasis in the images because I am absolutely intrigued by the human figure and function. Connecting the figure and theme of the series was my main struggle. However as I worked on copper, the series morphed. As my images on copper changed, I used techniques I learned throughout the year, including dry point, aquatinting and using asphaltum on my plate to create linear marks. My favorite part of printing these plates was experimenting with wiping, specifically leaving ink on the plate on parts of the image. The series now encapsulates my spiritual belief of interconnectedness, that everything and one is connected emotionally, spiritually, and physically through relationships, friendships, one time interactions, family ties and the earth/universe. Roots are an image I used in one of my prints to symbolize the connection of the universe and person as well as the spiritual connections and beliefs one has. The repetition of rings and auras radiating from the figures represent this idea that everything you do affects your surroundings. That the energy and vibrations of your emotions and thoughts radiate out from you to the universe and will attract back what you want.

Lucky Numbers

Never too late for a blog...

I know it's the last week of the semester but I found a little time in between studying and finishing up prints to make a blog. This semester has been really fun and difficult, but I am so excited to come back next year and continue to learn!