Akira Barnes_Week 13_Artist Statement

 Hello Everyone, sorry for being M.I.A just been very stressed about classes and graduation. Hope everyone doing well. :)

I have a few different versions of my artist statement. I've been slowly tweaking with the help of Dr. Colaizzi

Artist Statement

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Mythological Starter Kits displays abstract portraits of various mythological figures, through the usage of found objects accompanied by prints. The choice to present the contents in gift boxes, was to allude to the fact that the Gods could give gifts and powers to mortals. Working on this body of work was refreshing due to the vast amount of creative freedom I was given, with little to none restrictions. Mythology has always captured my attention, and being able to incorporate that into this body of work. And further expanding my knowledge on the subject also made this project more enjoyable. 

Mythological Starter Kits displays abstract portraits of various mythological figures, through the usage of found objects accompanied by prints. Mythology and mythological stories have been around for centuries. And have impacted our society today, whether it be reference in art, like the Venus Pudica. The choice to present the contents in gift boxes, was to allude to the fact that the Gods could give gifts and powers to mortals. Working on this body of work was refreshing due to the vast amount of creative freedom I was given, with little to none restrictions. Mythology has always captured my attention, and being able to incorporate that into this body of work, also made this project more enjoyable.