Summary
The gallery exhibition features a presentation of analog visual works with a seascape theme. The inspiration evident in past creative works, including bronze sculptures created over time at CSUEB, is the primary concept behind the key final image of the newly created works. More specifically, the experimentation with the Japanese printing technique Gyotaku, combined with freehand drawings inspired by imagination and scientific illustration. Additionally, mixed-media paintings, and collage are exhibited.
STATEMENT:
The idea of creating an idyllic seascape image that differs in technical execution between one medium and another is of crucial importance to the artist. The artist follows the inner feeling that differences in technique enrich the opportunity to experience a broader artistry for both herself and the viewer.
The artist's interests lie in the contrast between positive and negative space in the artwork, which varies from one piece to the next, based on media, technique of application, background color, and scale. The recurring black and white motif serves as a metaphor for the juxtaposition of death and life, much like an X-ray image intertwined with rebirth. In addition to that, a sustainable approach to creative expression involves finding overall inspiring and innovative solutions that align with the artist's creative vision. Principles of design throughout the exhibit are repetition (of fish) and its natural environment (seascape), which creates a unified visual language through the reuse of existing materials.