Mechanism: Five different parts working together as a whole.

A thesis exhibit viewing the works of Addie Blackstock, Cameron Frost, Danielle Girardeau, Joseph Shaw, and Nicole Stevens who are all artists of different mediums, working together to create a cohesive art exhibition.

Hosted by Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus of Savannah Fine Arts Gallery

Artist’s Statement:

Life is full of rules and “rights and wrongs”. Breaking free from that mentality is what I do in my artwork. Loose shapes, usually floral and botanical, help express the freedom I feel when making art. Creating art as a daily practice is way to escape depression and connect with God. I enjoy painting and mixed media pieces but feel the most free when exploring graphic design. My collection is composed of digitally illustrated greeting cards as well as prints that are of various sizes. The designs for these prints are inspired by my greeting cards. All my pieces are created to spread the joy that I feel when I make them.

I find my inspiration from the beauty of nature and its organic shapes in addition to the works of other artists. My main inspiration for this show is Henri Matisse, specifically the work he produced throughout his final years, his paper “cut-outs”. He demonstrated his knowledge of shape and color by using paper painted with gouache from which he would cut out silhouettes. I have developed a similar style by using flat colored graphics that are representative of botanical forms.  I have a few collections of designs, some are realistic and the other more abstracted, but all come together into one large compilation, complimenting each other through color and similar shapes.

My designs are intended to be gifted to others and my goal with them is to create pieces that reflect God’s glory and the gift of nature that He has given.