Artist Statement
Since 2000, my
work has involved the creation of conceptual based art that explores
social construction and gender roles, identity, memory, and the
human experience. I combine materials such as acrylic, oil, wax
and resin through a process of many layers, attempting to reach
something that is tangible and real, ambiguous and unexplainable.
Through a combination of media including photography, drawing, collage
and painting, my work focuses on deconstructing false realities
that exist within fairy tales and nursery rhymes, media representation
and popular culture, and the imagined spaces that permeate our childhood
and adult culture. Throughout my body of work I attempt to scratch
beneath the surface veneer to explore the complexities of the human
experience and psyche, which is at times ineffable.
I was born in
St. John, New Brunswick and grew up in Ottawa, which is my home.
I am currently in fourth year at University of Ottawa completing
a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. My work is displayed in many private
homes, as well as medical and corporate spaces. In addition, you
can view my work at Rothwell Gallery in Ottawa.
Exhibitions
Jun
2010 Rothwell Gallery Ottawa
Oct 2009 Ottawa Art Expo - Juried Show
Jan 2009
Linda Street Gallery Ottawa
Apr 2008 Fluid Ottawa
Feb 2007 Group Show - University of Ottawa - Dead Space/Angle Mort
Feb 2006 Linda Street Gallery Ottawa
Nov 2005 Elmwood Art & Home Fair Ottawa
Oct 2005 Fluid Ottawa
Jun 2005 Studio Exhibition
Nov 2004 Elmwood Art & Home Fair Ottawa
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