2 Point Perspective

Artslpash 2010 Exhibition

“Deux Beaux Chats,” by Julian Caso, winner of the Best Oil award at ARTSPLASH, on view through October 10 at sTudio 7, RoCA at Fort Tilden.

Anne at the Queens Museum

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Amenorrhea (7)

Local Local Artist Anne Frances Clinton wins two art (2) awards

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Amenorrhea (6)

At first glance this sculpture appears to be a decorative object – an object to be admired. From this perspective, the viewer observes the piece the same way countless teenage girls want to be perceived. Because of society’s view on what is to be admired, many girls try to transform their bodies into the ideal appearance. However, when the golden lid is removed, the viewer is presented a grotesque cluster of bones and bodily organs.  The viewer is now faced with the reality that society’s view has damaged many a girl’s physical as well as psychological well being all in the pursuit of what is to be admired.

Amenorrhea, 10” in diameter, Multi Miedia Sculpture

A few years ago I was diagnosed with Amenorrhea – a condition where a previous “normal” menstrual cycle is absent for a three month period. To express this concept of suppressed maturity, I created a multi-media sculpture of the immature worm-like larvae stage of an insect. Their inability to progress from this stage is reflected by the overall symmetry of the piece. Depicting my femininity, are spots of blood on the menstrual pad in between missed periods. As the blood soaks into the dirt, it meets the lace that trims the piece as well as a cluster of larvae, thereby completing the quilt. In retrospect, the final piece was not only satisfying, but the process of making it has help me release emotions that I am usually not comfortable talking about.