MEGAN KELLY HENSLEY.
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Artist Statement (spring 2008)


For me painting is one of the many avenues that allow me to channel my perception of

the world into an object that others may interact with.  The options are endless with

the paint quality and I find myself visiting extremes in every sense of the word in order

to gather the knowledge required to make decisions.  For the next part of the semester

I want to try and incorporate what I have learned with backgrounds and textures and

mesh that with a figure or inanimate object.  This semester I feel that I have flattened

my work and veered from representational objects.  My backgrounds are a give and

take of the subject matter at hand and sometimes are the only focus desired.  The

interaction of foreground to the opposing force is a symbol of how I feel that I mesh

into the world.  The world is a part of me and not just because I exist in it but because I

am pushing against it, in literal terms and mentally.  Every moment that I have been

breathing has been documented and gone through my body.  I am a filter that simply

houses information and creates a new way for the world to connect it to something

else.  Not only am I using my most current memories and feelings when painting but

every instance before that point in time is aiding in the decisions being made for my

piece.  Painting allows me to be extreme and safe and inappropriate at the same time -

without consequence.  The energy that comes from these repressed desires needs to

escape and whatever that needs to be is done.  I am inspired to create. 
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  • CREATIVE PROJECTS.
  • the artist.
    • Biography
    • Artist Statement
    • Art Resume
    • Portfolio and Projects >
      • 2020
      • 2019 >
        • Podcast: Why are you making it so weird?
        • Blog: Bryon Likes Art
      • 2012 >
        • Painting >
          • Oil
      • 2011 >
        • Painting >
          • Acrylic
          • Watercolor
        • Drawing
        • The Sketchbook Project 2011
      • 2010 >
        • Painting
        • Drawing
        • Installations >
          • Drawing Installation
          • 'Get Tested' Installation
          • 'Self Portraits' Installation
        • 3D >
          • Fantasy Gallery Maquette
          • Corset II
      • 2006 - 2009 >
        • Painting
        • Drawing
        • Printmaking
        • Installations >
          • 'Collections' Installation
          • String Installation
          • 'Installation Studio' Installation
          • Fairy House Installation
        • 3D >
          • Pumpkin
          • Corset I
      • Exhibitions >
        • 'Body of Work' Show
    • Studio Space >
      • Seattle - 2019
      • Kazakhstan - 2011
      • Home - 2011 (December - March)
      • WKU - 2010
    • Peace Corps >
      • Kazakhstan (March - November 2011) >
        • Peace Corps Blog
        • Peace Corps Photos
        • Language Resources
        • About Kazakhstan >
          • History
          • Timeline
          • Local Dishes
          • Traditions
          • Day in the Life - Almaty
          • Kazakhstan Current News Articles
          • Educational System
          • Yurta
          • Superstitions
          • Famous Kazakhs
          • Karajorga
          • Weddings
          • National Games
          • Additional Online Information
  • contact.