AP 2021 Digital Exhibit: See link to read artist statements and see more works by AP artists around the world
Levitate｜9 x 11.5 in.
Idea: Throughout the investigation, I have distorted figures to depict the various struggles of individuals during adolescence. I experimented with the rhythm of shapes to express human emotion.
Material(s): Original photography and found image collage on hardboard
37 x 15 in
Idea(s): A exaggerated environment in which people have constructed a house within the giant tree to live in
Materials(s): India Ink, Photoshop, Watercolor, Tubed Gouache, Pastel Stick
Green-House, 17.5 x 12 in.
Ideas: Green house design with intended effect of looking as if peering through a glass panel.
Materials: Clear acrylic board, acrylic paint, finishing spray, and pen.
Processes: Experimented with acrylic and reverse painting, drawn on the front and back of a clear material
14 x 11 in.
22.8 x 7 x 7.8 in.
Idea(s): Built houses in a way that no occupant view is blocked and used fewer as the structure ascended.
Material(s): Tree branch, chopstick, air dry ceramic clay, toilet paper, aluminum -Al- foil, liquid glue, flour.
Consumption｜2.75 x 5.25 x .5 in.
Ideas: The inner battle/struggle to not be consumed by self-hatred and fear, but to be free from my anxiety
Materials: Nickel sheet metal and wire
Processes: Wearable mouthpiece created by piercing nickel sheet and soldering nickel wire with butterfly wings.Connor Malone: Drawing Portfolio
Voluntary Femininity-16 x 18in
Idea(s): After a lifetime of femininity being expected of me, I want to reclaim it.
Material(s): Oil paint on canvas
Process(es): Aimed to create as full of a composition as possible, without it being cluttered.
FREEFLOWING / 19 x 17.5 x 22in
Idea(s): RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD -feeling free, confident, secure shown by the flowing form fr 1 part to another
Material(s): rattan sticks, driftwood, tissue paper, lights -three walls expand -complete openness to God
Process(es): through experiment-applying more glue creates the dark shadow spot effect, signifying my imperfection
Echo -- 40 x 80 x 10
Idea: My sustained investigation was guided by the questions: How can I depict sound through fabric? How can I implement sound into my designs?
Material(s): Muslin Cardboard Black acrylic paint Copper wire Rubber tape Hot glue Zipper Sewing machine Thread
Process(es): Cut cardboard pieces, taped them to wire, wrapped them in fabric, painted them, attached to dress
Him with the Golden Hour 12 x 12 in
Materials: Acrylic, india ink, 23k gold leaf stretched on canvas
Processes: Subject depicted in a state of mental wonderment. Experimentation with gold leafing
Julia Ambros: 3D portfolio
Popocatépetl y Iztaccíhuatl, ｜14 x 12 x 6 in.
Ideas: An immigrant mother's love is chronicled in the vignettes, while the dogs scatter over the homeland.
Materials: Ceramic: Porcelain fired at Cone 10 Reduction. Surface: Tenmoku and Carbon Trap Glaze, Underglaze.
Process: CA pack of dog figures migrate over mountains, translating 2D lines of writing to a 3D narrative.
Jasmine Harrick
The Star Harvesters -- 24 x 18 in
Idea(s): I dreamed of a place where stars are harvested. Windows through the sky. Jelly stars.
Materials(s): paper/watercolor/razor. Materials inspired by fairytale illustrations.
Process(es): High arches to create feelings of spaciousness. Limited warm color to draw attention to the figures.
Big Teeth｜5.5 x 13 x 1.5 in.
Idea: Wanted to have something human, like a mouth, but also animalistic with big teeth.
Material(s): acrylic paints, moldable plastics, liquid latex, tissues, cotton balls, Mod Podge, hot glue, fabric mask
Processes: made plastic teeth and fitted them to mask, painted it, added drool and blood
Oliver Benbow: 2D portfolio
25.5 x 21.5 in.
Material(s): Micron pen: thin/ precise lines. Dip pen: line variation/ texture. Watercolor: transparent, bright.
Process(es): Heads show multiple gender identities within one person. Clothing shows creativity and flamboyancy.
Reforested｜210 x 80 x 256 in.
Ideas: The pavilion imitates being under trees, emphasizing verticality in nature/architecture.
Material(s): Stock 3D Tree, Person Model, V-Ray, Rhino 6
Process(es): Repetition of accent elements to break the architectural plane and add contrast between materials.
The Net | 60 x 48 in.
Idea(s): The 2D painting displays multiple perspectives that show a more holistic view of the figure.
Materials(s): Oil on canvas.
Process(es): I painted them on separate pieces of canvas using oil paints and then put these paintings together.