BFA Exhibition

well it finally happened! the show opened last night and I had a great turn out! Everyone had fun playing and reading the books I made. Its a bittersweet feeling having it all up, I am very excited and happy for the turnout, but I know I will be sad later when I have to take it all down. This BFA exhibition was one roller coaster of emotions and I loved every step of the way.  I had so much support from my family, friends, and professors and want to thank them all. Without them I could have not have done all of this. I will be posting my artist statement later.

Triptychs for my Thesis

so I'm back working on my thesis show with my paper doll goddesses! Great progress and success has happened since last critique. I started thinking more about how to contain my dolls and my professor suggested looking into alter pieces and triptychs.  After researching, developing, and sketching I finally came up with final layout.  I was influenced by Lisa Perrin (another great paper doll artist) and emailed a couple questions, its so nice to talk to another person who shares a passion for paper dolls.

With the help of my professor, we created frames from pine, and hinged them together so the piece can stand on its own.

I decided to go back to an old doll and re-do her.  Vera: the Deer Goddess.  Although this piece isn't completely done, I entered it into the student show and it got in!