Brenna Smith
Little Family
2016
Newspaper, Card Stock, Wood Glue, Flour, Water, Tape, Acrylic Paint
15" x 24" x 8"
My intent with this piece was to help make creation a more enjoyable act for myself. The world of art, particularly contemporary art, seems to have an obsession with forcing things to have meaning, and I think it's important to let go of that seriousness while an artist is creating in order to make something that the artist themselves finds enjoyable. When one forgets this as an artist, they seem to be more prone to mental and emotional consequences through their career and lifetime. Matryoshka dolls, the basis for this piece, are an example of a fun object with little meaning. They're stacking dolls usually given to girls as presents for birthdays or holidays for decoration or playtime. It was important for me to attempt to emulate this carefree whimsy. I also used this piece as an opportunity to experiment with stop motion film.
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