Murray State's Digital Commons

Collection Title

Growing

Author/Artist Name

Hailey ChurchFollow

Files

Academic Level at Time of Creation

Junior

Date of Creation

Spring 5-1-2018

Artist Statement

Tending to work with oil paint and loving its fluidity, the work I produce is about confidence in body image not only seeks to normalize but also glorify differences in body types. My work is inspired by a value that has been instilled in me since a very young age - I can do anything, want anything, or like anyone or anything I want to regardless of my gender. I produce my artwork to make others feel that they are capable of the same things and I use my art to promote self-love and an appreciation of the uniqueness of one’s self or others. Stylistically, I approach these feminist themes by using soft lines and textures, smooth, silky, and careful value shifts to accurately depict form, mass and space. Color is an important tool of mine, and using oil paint allows me to use that to the full potential.

Advisor/Mentor

Rebecca Williams, PhD.

Description

Conte and Charcoal on toned paper, 2015. 18”x 24”

Conte and Charcoal on toned paper, 2015. 18”x 24”

Colored Pencil and Charcoal on paper, 2016. 18”x 24”

Oil Paint on Canvas, 2016. 24”x 30”

Oil Paint on Canvas, 2016. 24”x 30”

Conte, Pastel and Charcoal on paper, 2016. 18”x 24”

Oil Paint on Canvas, 2017. 30”x 38”

Conte and Charcoal on toned paper, 2015. 18”x 24”

Oil Paint on Canvas, 2017. 12”x 24”

Conte and Charcoal on paper, 2016. 24”x 30”

Recommended Citation

Church, Hailey, "Growing" (2018). Professional Practices (ART 399). 38.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/art399/38