Madison Sinsel

Caress

“This piece was inspired by two styles of art that have been used for hundreds of years – single-line gesture art and classical Roman sculpture. My goal for this piece was to combine them in a way that creates a uniquely organic piece that blends the two styles together. Classical Roman artwork, especially sculpture, is recognized by traditional facial features – the long nose, the eyes with no pupils, the strong weight of each limb and line. Using line work that conveys the use of one single continuous line, I wanted to turn the traditional aspects of classical art on its head by working in thin, delicate and flowing lines that directly contrast with the strong geometry usually seen. The contrast in color divides the more formal figure in the composition from the less formal, more human-like aspects of the piece that wrap around the traditional form. Overall, I wanted the composition and meaning of the piece to convey a blending of not only artistic styles, but a blending of the sacred and human.” Student Arts Program official selection 2019. Located on the third floor, near room 358.