Puke in the popcorn bowl

Abstract

This body of work explores my identity and artistic influences for my thesis. Influences include Louise Breslau, Alysianne, and the animation studio Studio Ghibli. The pieces of work incorporate a blend of the Impressionistic period, and the style of printmaking also influences me. This work centers around the personal experience of being a queer woman from a small town. I used lavender and violets, colors historically linked to queer women, to hopefully connect with others who might feel isolated. I chose oil pastel as a medium as I worked with it briefly before and wanted to explore something new. I want the viewer to get to know me visually through symbolism, have them connect with my small-town experience, and have other queer people from small towns feel seen. The thesis ultimately seeks to spark empathy and raise the visibility of people in similar situations. In the future, I would like to continue with a similar series of work to spread awareness, specifically in printmaking.