STUDIO ART SENIOR EXHIBITION at Samford University
UNITED THROUGH THE ARTS
When creating this series, I sought to convey feelings of wholeness or the loss of it. I deconstructed societal problems exaggerated by the coronavirus outbreak, as I witnessed humanity outsource the meaning of life in quarantine to arts and technology. This work embodies my personal quarantine experience and an expression of how I saw art allowing people to communicate. It is an ongoing observation on how humanity is coping. Therefore, “United Through the Arts” is not a series solely about my life changes; it serves as a contrast between what life was and how people are going about life today, a desire for physical touch despite the need to social distance, and ways using technology has helped society through the pandemic. What we choose to do during these moments of loss and uncertainty will define our future as society.
PANDEMIC SHEDS LIGHT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ART
Published on March 10, 2021 by Ashley Smith
“Over the past year, Weldy has reflected on the need for art in society and how Samford has prepared her for graduate school and beyond.” CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
Image List
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Surrounded
Vinyl
11” x 14”
2021
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Push Up
Fabric Interactive Print
26” x 37.5”
2021
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Side Swipe
Fabric Interactive Print
26” x 37.5”
2021
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Businesses Go Home
Two Layer Screen Print
12.75” x 18.75”
2021
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Bermuda Quarantine
Monopoly Houses, Pill Case
6.5” x 1.5”
2021
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Bubbled
Found Image, “1960s Women’s Working Magazine”
7” x 5”
2021
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Containment Series
Each Clay Sculpture
3.5” x 3.5” x 5”
2020
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Containment Series Detail
Each Clay Sculpture
3.5” x 3.5” x 5”
2020
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Containment Series Detail
Clay Sculpture
3.5” x 3.5” x 5”
2020
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Containment Series Detail
Clay Sculpture
3.5” x 3.5” x 5”
2020
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Containment Series Detail
Clay Sculpture
3.5” x 3.5” x 5”
2020
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Containment Series Detail
Clay Sculpture
3.5” x 3.5” x 5”
2020
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Wiped Pedestal
Collage
10.5. x 8”
2021
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3 Stays
Cross Stitch
8” x 10”
2020
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Missing U
Magazine Letter Collage
34.5” x 24”
2020
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Unity Ball
Duct Tape
92” x 92” x 92”
2021
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Music Lifeline
Duct Tape, Vinyl, Spotify Song Codes
25.5” x 17.5” x 12.5”
2020
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Clinging to Hope
Window Clings on Window
19” x 36”
2020
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Enlarged Phone
Color Pencil
57.5” x 30.75”
2020
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Gen Z Powered Show
Screen Print
18.75” x 12.75”
2021
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Covid Misconceptions
Vinyl
51.5” x 45”
2021
Clinging to Hope Detail
Clinging to Hope Detail
Clinging to Hope Detail
Clinging to Hope Detail
Clinging to Hope Detail
Clinging to Hope Detail
Clinging to Hope Detail
Clinging to Hope Detail
Enlarged Phone, 2020, Color Pencil, 57.5” x 30.75”
Enlarge Phone Details
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Snapchat
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FaceTime
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Linkdin
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Instagram
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Photos
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Facebook
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Amazon
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Behance
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Gmail
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Disney
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TikTok
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Google Drive
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Pinterest
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Spotify
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Fortnight
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Netflix
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Twitter
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YouTube
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Poshmark
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Canvas
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Call
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GroupMe
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Text Messages
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Etsy
Duck Tape Sponsors Seniors Sculpture Project at Samford University
UNITY BALL
During Quarantine, I volunteered to stay on campus as a residential life assistant without residents. We were tasked with walking the dorms and waiting for our students return to campus. One day, I took duct tape and wrap it around my arm to make a arm casting. I felt like I was giving a hug to myself. Most of the hands casted for the sculpture are my own, but after returning to campus a few of my friends partook in modeling for me. Duct tape can be worked like fabric and has its own memory. I can shake hands and have a visceral feeling for my hand without the physical presence of my hand. A few of my international friends who weren’t able to return to campus for Fall 2020 casted their hands with me. A memory of them is still here with me in Unity Ball.
I reached out to Duct Tape company via email that I was a senior finishing her thesis semester with…
PANDEMIC SHEDS LIGHT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ART
Published on October 27, 2020 by Mackenzee Simms
“It is amazing how the material transfers the human connection and that shape” CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
