
Spotlight Artist
Ashley Rowland
MFA Annual
Artist Statement
Nothing on the surface is what is seems to be. Revealing and
masking portions of ourselves is a method of social survival, and
this strategy is at the core of my work. My work also emphasizes
the tactile quality of paint. I use discarded latex paint that I form
into skins as a way to redeem their value.
My work developed its foundation in the tradition of painting. It
has now moved into sculpture while still using the language of
painting, but without the traditional use of paint. I enjoy walking
and blurring the lines between artistic genres. I capitalize on
calling attention to the difference between materials in each layer
and the distortion of depth of field.
I maintain an open approach to creative exploration, giving myself
agency to mix and remix materials, themes, and content. Being
a process-driven artist, I view my creative practice as scientific
experimentation. Exercising the right balance of control and
variables permits a visual tension in my work between what is
seen and unseen.
Artist's Additional works
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