Lindsey Murray Art and Design

 Foam and Plaster Sculpture Lindsey Murray           The concepts that I drew out for my foam sculpture began with a very different look than the one that it ended up with. The original sketches looked like they could be the base for a modern lamp. They looked very organic and droopy, with so much negative space that they seemed to defy gravity. I knew in the moment of sketching, however, that the final result might look nothing like my sketches. That being said, I decided the process with the general shape in mind, and knowing that I wanted to focus on organic shapes. This sculpture became something I am satisfied with, though it differs  from my original sketches. I used intuitive decision-making as the process unfolded, and I now have a better understanding of the materials. I think that, in general, it is a good thing to be able to create the art in your sketches, especially when creating for someone else. However, there is also are in ch...

  Rhythm Paper, wood, masking tape, glue Asymmetry Balsa wood, metal pins, yarn, white ink Texture Shaped wood glue, black ink, paper, string, thread, wood

Figurative bust set  Air-dry clay and acrylic paint Front base Wood, clay, colored pencil, acrylic paint Second base Wood, fabric, string, acrylic paint ‘The Perfect Wife’ Figurative Bust Commentary on ‘domestication’ of women in the 1950s and 60s,  and how those gender roles still bleed into today’s society. ‘Profiting Male’ Figurative Bust Commentary on the idea of gentrification. When placed on his base, the figure takes a different role of a profiting male, walking a lower-income neighborhood. In a process of ‘flipping’ a poorer neighborhood, men such as this one would profit while many residents are displaced from their homes.

  https://art21.org/watch/extended-play/wangechi-mutu-between-the-earth-and-the-sky-short/      Wangechi Mutu’s work can be described as organic and intuitive. She uses her own histories, the small creatures around her, and her own feelings as infinite inspiration.      This piece from Mutu’s Storm King exhibition relies mainly on form and texture to convey its purpose to the audience. The form of the object is the most essential, as it combines a female body with that of an alligator, to bring attention to the power of women. The texture is important in combining the two creatures, as well as conveying that they have a shared energy. https://collections.stormking.org/Detail/occurrences/191        Many of Mutu’s works, such as this one, rely heavily on color. She uses prominently earthy tones with smaller accents of bright colors, mirroring the pallets found in nature. Her color use draws the viewer right back to nature. http://abl...

Symmetry M. Florine Démosthène Repetition Personal Photo

    Paper model Water Fountain Replica Cardboard, Duct tape

  My favorite things include: My record player. It was my favorite Christmas gift that was given to me by my boyfriend’s aunt, so it reminds me of friends and family. My record collection is small but building- I have my favorite Daniel Caesar album and some older records that I stole from my parents. My accessories. Though I don’t event wear them that often, my little star clips and hand-made beaded jewelry remind me of childhood and playfulness. These are some of the small things that bring me joy in my tiny, empty dorm room that connect me to the friends who I made them and purchased them with. My coffee. At one point, I tried to quit drinking caffeine, but I gave up because of how much more easily I can focus. It’s a small treat that I like to tell myself I deserve. The cup that I drink it out of was a hand-me-down from my grandmother who I miss so much.  My AirPods. Listening to all kinds of music is another tool I use to get school and art work done and also to focus in ...