Brenna Smith

Brenna Smith

cat naps and springtime

Paper, Duct Tape, Wood Glue, Acrylic Paint

36" x 72" x 36"

This piece is an experiment in using different methods of using paper mache to sculpt. The two subjects represented in it are based on myself, because I use self-portraiture as an emotional outlet, and the form of a cat, because I find them aesthetically pleasing and interesting. I chose to portray these characters in an abstracted manner to express my own desire for a whimsical, carefree state of mind.

Sanjay Pelinski

 

Sanjay Pelinski

Water Pit

2016

Steel, Brass, Plastic, Garden hose

5'x 3'x 5'

I created a fountain to illustrate the movement of water throughout a system. I took inspiration from the shape of fruit and wanted to mimic the water retained. The piece celebrated the summer weather by bringing us closer to water, which reminds us of our natural life source.

Hannah Zimmerman

 

Hannah Zimmerman

Sitting on the Edge of Trust

Wood, canvas fabric, acrylic paint 

46" x 22" x 36" 

This functional piece is a discussion of vulnerability and the struggle of trusting others. The cushions exemplify the puzzle of wanting to trust but also the harboring fear of betrayal. The warm tone of the bench is meant to draw the viewer closer and have them decide whether or not to trust sitting on it.