Remarkable Pernicious Woman print by Ella May
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Details:
- unframed art print on card stock
- size: 8" x 10"
Major: Fine Arts, 2027
Artist Statement: My name is Ella May and this is my second year here at Columbia, I am a junior in the BFA program. I am super excited to be submitting work to the ColumShop and especially to be a part of the Dark Market as the majority of my art is macabre. I am from a booming, suburban town in the middle of Colorado where many of the folks around are very restricted and privileged. It has been eye-opening to escape the hegemony in my town and come to Chicago where things really feel alive. Back in 6th grade, when we began projecting the possibility of our futures in college, going to art school in the city felt like a dream I would never achieve. Somehow I’ve ended up exactly where I wanted to be. I never thought this would be a possibility for me, but I am humbled to admit that I believe this path to be my calling. Having access to a space and materials to make art is a safe haven for me and has allowed for a more realized expression of myself. I always think that my physical being never satisfies who I truly am; my art allows me to project my thoughts, feelings, and emotions into true physical forms. The creation of my work has allowed me to begin to explore my own world and with each piece I make I get to dive deeper into what truly fascinates me. I am supported by my parents and friends, especially my boyfriend, Nico, who really pushed me into painting my junior year of high school. Attending Columbia has been a wonderful experience for me, especially with having access to opportunities to share my work like with Shop Columbia as well as all the gallery opportunities. I have enjoyed working across a variety of mediums; drawing, textile/soft sculpture, collaging, sculpting, but I am mostly fond of painting. I often jump between projects and find myself in the middle of many different ideas and things which I want to pursue; currently, I picked up airbrushing and am developing a new painting practice with it. My practice in art continues to integrate with my everyday life, even at times when I’m not creating. It is this relationship that keeps me curious and ambitious about pursuing art. I am eager to continue to learn and express the absurdity of the world through my own artistic lens. I don’t believe there is any other reason for me to be alive besides to create to make sense of my reality. I am infatuated with this relationship of creation because it keeps me sane from the disorder and despair that has been created by our current social ideologies.