Microscapes, consists of photographs of natural objects viewed through a microscope. Although it is a departure in media from my sculptural work, this body of work shares an interest in texture, scale, and structure in nature. After receiving a BFA in sculpture, I began working toward a BS in biology. With Microscapes I combined my passions for art and biology. I am interested in providing the viewer with a formally satisfying experience, while at the same time exposing them to a macroscopic view of microscopic structures. With this body of work I am hoping to cultivate appreciation for the naturally occurring microscopic sculptures that constantly surround us.
The sculptural work created as my BFA thesis, Former States, deals with physical representations of abstract ideas. In particular, it was an investigation of social contract theory, the rules governing interpersonal relationships, and the circumstances under which they would be altered. For instance, the rules that govern the way that I interact with a complete stranger would not be applicable to an interaction with an old friend. I analyzed several of my relationships and using scale, texture, light, and the juxtaposition of organic and geometric elements, I sought to formally embody those relationships.
The sculptural work created as my BFA thesis, Former States, deals with physical representations of abstract ideas. In particular, it was an investigation of social contract theory, the rules governing interpersonal relationships, and the circumstances under which they would be altered. For instance, the rules that govern the way that I interact with a complete stranger would not be applicable to an interaction with an old friend. I analyzed several of my relationships and using scale, texture, light, and the juxtaposition of organic and geometric elements, I sought to formally embody those relationships.
