Artist Statement
Figure changes depending on it environment and background. Figure is also perceived differently based on what supports you. The story within a composition makes it more interesting.
I am interested in showing the effort and drama in a pose by using intense color and showing the weight of what the figure is sitting on. Mika Rottenberg expresses how the point of view and how a figure is contained exemplifies the effort used. Eleanor Antin was more interested in using the figure to display a dramatic scene and show the figure as important and creating a new story within the composition.
The expressive marks left from the pencil sketch show the history of the figure which is important to both artists. History of mark exemplifies the weight and connection between environment and self.
I am interested in showing the effort and drama in a pose by using intense color and showing the weight of what the figure is sitting on. Mika Rottenberg expresses how the point of view and how a figure is contained exemplifies the effort used. Eleanor Antin was more interested in using the figure to display a dramatic scene and show the figure as important and creating a new story within the composition.
The expressive marks left from the pencil sketch show the history of the figure which is important to both artists. History of mark exemplifies the weight and connection between environment and self.