Artist Statement
In my art series, my goal is to make ironic statements about the society we live in. My portfolio explores the use of humor through personifying animals. My goal was to break down common stereotypes through 2D
design. One example of this is a drawing
of a unicorn. In the image I explored the stereotype of masculinity by
depicting a creature often associated with femininity as a male unicorn with
large muscles and a smoking habit. The mediums used for my work were ink,
pastels, and color pencil in order to draw attention to detail and broaden my
portfolio. My inspiration comes from everyday imagery and common labels such as
“corporate fat cat” and “street rat”. I hope to change the way people view
others and the world around them through the use of humor.