Artist Statement (likely will be subject to change)

Artist Statement (subject to change)

This congregation of works intends to embody the idea of juxtaposition. However, whether it is direct and obviously presented in a surface level form varies. Some of the pieces may have a juxtaposing composition or have juxtaposing objects, while others play with juxtaposing ideas that highlight the ironies, flaws, or excellence of each other; this form of juxtaposition, although more difficult to find, occurs more prolifically throughout the pieces. Inspiration for these more deeply ingrained messages is likely drawn from the influence of absurdist artists, such Don Hertzfeldt an Throne Brandt, whose seemingly meaningless and highly strange artworks reveal intricate messages. A substantial difference, however, is that this body of works very closely relates to issues of the personal variety and often are used as a form of catharsis for strong emotions and observations of these emotions, such as loneliness, self disgust, a disconnect from humanity, and so on.