Artist Statement
Art is fascinatingly compelling for the human mind, and I've always admired its potential for influence. Abstract concepts and the shapes of human anatomy inspire me; the vision of simple organic matter references our humble beginnings. In our human form, we are given the flesh and tools to execute what we conditionally create to be represented. Our experiences, collected unconsciously by our senses, bleed into the motions we perform. I find art, and the creation of it, to be an instinctive, innate reaction to our deep-rooted experiences and lifestyles, a collection or body of forms and fragments of immense relevance. In nature, there is an undeniable continuum of elements that replicate or imitate endlessly. I attempt to capture these statements in the work I produce.
When creating art, I've discovered that color can be extremely expressive and attractive; it can give life and shape. Watercolor is a medium of uncontrollable force, something that I let dictate the direction of my drawings entirely. I harness the water forms with a control medium, such as colored pencils. I admire the beauty in the fluidity of wet medium, like oil paint. The colors can be so vibrant and cling to the likeness of life. In my experimentation with the interaction of color and form, I've found it captivating in its beauty and hidden assertions. Within art, we interpret; we enlighten ourselves, and we strive for distinction. Whether it is recollection, an emotion, or a simple worldly form, whatever those may perceive or understand from another's creation alone is beautiful enough.
About Me
Aubrey Magagna is an abstract artist and a student at Kutztown University. Aubrey first got into art when she was very young and has continued her work throughout her school years. She lives in Lancaster, PA, and will study Art Education, Fine Arts, and Art History at Kutztown as an undergraduate. Aubrey's primary mediums are watercolors and drawing materials, but she also likes to do printmaking and oil painting. Her artwork has always been a lot of experimentation, and she enjoys the time she spends creating her work. The most common themes she illustrates are natural elements and organic forms, and she likes to utilize various materials.