I am inspired by female artists, such as Eva Hesse and Carrie Moyer for the way they stretch their materials, and create layered compositions. Using acrylic paint, I will fill the space with repetitive lines that overlap. The floors will also be incorporated using the same line work. The importance of this line work is to create an overwhelming experience for the viewer to engage with. I have included images of the space before and after the installation. I have also included the color palette that will be used.
Installation/Site Specific
Marina Rossi
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Historical Installation
Sharpie on fabric
Inspired by the history of the use of the Palm Garden during Henry Flagler's time, I created a drawing using a tablecloth. Dinner parties were hosted in the Palm Garden often. I created a map-like illustration, combining elements such as hats and other clothing items with serving ware (tea cups) to speak on the guests and their interactions with the workers. The dotted lines represent the different paths the guests and workers followed. I used a pink marker to represent the workers, and black line for the guests.
Research:
Graham, Thomas, Mr. Flagler's St. Augustine, University Press of Florida, 2014.
Images from the Archives
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Spell of the Senuous #5
In response to this passage, I decided to embroider, thinking about language, as well as the experience of communication. I chose to use to works "speak", "vous parlez" (you speak in french) and "listen". I used recycled canvas with green paint, which I thought went well with the writing because of the spontaneity that language can hold.
Spell of the Senuous #1
This cycling of the human back into the larger world ensures that the other forms of experience that we encounter...are never absolutely alien to ourselves." (page 16)
For the first response, I decided to draw with marker in response to the passage. I was inspired by the words I read and created a drawing that reflected my thoughts while reading. I started by drawing the plant growing from the skull, and added the quote because I am interested in typography.
Spell of the Senuous #6
I started this response by using a canvas I stretched myself. I first dyed the canvas with wine and ink. I wanted to add to the surface, and this passage resonated with me, so I responded by making marks with acrylic paint and embroidery. I enjoy incorporating different materials within my practice, and this is one of my favorite responses. For me, the marks resemble the human voice and the marks can be read like gestures.
Long Term installation indoors
Artist Statement
My recent work is a
reflection of identity based on the human fingerprint and other visceral
evidence. In response to patterns and rhythm in nature, I create organic forms
through the use of repetition and mark making. My work is process based,
starting with a simple intuitive mark and expanding into something completely
new, eventually establishing an order.
I started with the idea of the fingerprint, relating to personal identity. I was also thinking about the layers of personality, and what makes up a person's life. I experimented by dying rice paper, and then using an exacto knife to cut the paper in repeated order. I transformed these two dimensional surfaces into a three dimensional sculpture.
This is an older drawing from Contemporary Drawing practices that I had archived (2016); It correlates directly with my current work |
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