O'Mara,+R

Art is an important part of my life because it allows me to express myself in these unique ways. But my art is about much more than expression, it is about a physical representation of relevant and meaningful abstract ideas. In addition, I attempt to portray uniqueness in my artwork, so that when people view it they are surprised by what they see. Through my work I try to portray the idea that things are often much more complex than they first appear to be, and by looking past the surface, one can see the truth in things. When somebody is scared, they experience a sense of panic and devote their entire mind to try and discover the source of this panic. I am attempting to do something very similar to this with my art, not scare those who view it, but simply create a temporary sense of shock and surprise. I attempt to make pieces that create this shock effect. This is because when people see something that is abnormal, they will be interested in why it is different. Individuals will temporarily devote their attention to the piece in an attempt to fully understand it. By taking an image or an idea and trying to portray it in an unusual and tangible way, I hope I can affect the way that people view things. I am trying to make something that’s much more than just art. ||
 * **Artist Statement** ||
 * The work that I chose to submit for my art portfolio was chosen due the meaning behind the individual pieces. Many of the pieces look completely different from a distance than they do if they are being viewed from up close. Through these pieces of work I’m trying to illustrate the idea that many things may seem to be one way on the surface, but are much more complex when looked at more closely. Instead of seeing things as they normally would, I hope that when people see my work they are surprised by the different techniques and ways that I present it.
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