PROJECT
FRACTURED is a collaborative exhibition by Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) students in the 2020-2021 FYE Forum class taught by Professor Laure Drogoul. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we collaborated virtually and for the most part created our works outside of MICA's studios. The artworks in this exhibition explore the varied interests of the individual artists, both visually and conceptually. Though the works are produced independently, they come together reflecting a kaleidoscope of personalities and perspectives. This results in a viewing experience that is chaotic, tumultuous and fractured.
May 2021
Miki, Emily, Mel, Carla, Jasper, Erin, Mia, Ritchie, Kristin and Jaidyn |
EXHIBITING ARTISTS
Carla Marin (Takoma Park, MD)
Emily Leary (Salt Lake City, Utah) Erin Davis (Baltimore, MD) Jaidyn Barker (Baltimore, MD) Jasper Hoffman (Baltimore, MD) Kristin Rozylowicz (Annapolis, MD) Mel Icarangal (Paramus, NJ) Mia Bezos (Columbia, MD) Miki Sanchez (Phoenix, AZ) Ritchie Hatfield (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) |
Kok'Lir à la mode 2020
Digital illustration 40”x 25” This piece is focused on mythology and fashion. I wanted to touch on Kok’lir, of Indonesian mythology, who is a goddess that only preys on men. Since there isn’t much information on her appearances, I created three distinct looks that she could present as. |
Morning smokes & the grey horses rush around in the sky 2020
Charcoal and nail polish on paper 11'' x 14'' I consider this piece divinatory. All of my work is magical, but this piece was intended to give me a better understanding of where I was, how I felt, and to give me the ability to ascend above my limitations. |
Violence 2021
Acrylic paint on canvas 20'' x 10'' . “The kingdom suffers. the kingdom suffers. But I must still remain.” |
Kaleidoscope 2021
Acrylic paint on canvas 10'' x 5'' . “She had a stained glass window for a heart - A shoebox for a chest cavity and a kaleidoscope for a soul |
Dreamscape 2020
Digital art 16'' x 24'' The sunlight, the mist, and her warm smile beckons you to come closer. |
Eye Candy 2021
Digital art 8'' x 11'' “Why don’t you smile for me, sweetheart?” A dismantling of the male gaze |
New Queen 2020
Digital print 14'' x 11” A portrait of a newly born queen, soon to be burdened with ruling a kingdom. |
Queen Bee 2021
Digital print 12'' x 15” |
THE HAUNTING TALE OF KENNEDY JACKSON 2020
Digital illustration 6'' x 9'' novel sizwe / 24'' x 40'' poster size An imagined book cover (and by extension, a narrative) inspired by western aesthetics, the Universal monster films, and the classic novels these monsters were adapted from. The digital medium and the contained structure of illustration, borders, and title build a versatile piece that can serve to promote a story that feels classic and recognizable - but does not actually exist. |
BLOODLINES 2021
Colored pencil on rough watercolor paper 9” x 12” A reinterpretation of the ‘nuclear family’ portrayed through mythical and supernatural characters. The work draws upon antique family portraits of nobles and elite members of society. It depicts monsters, who are unnatural and unwelcome in the real world, as upstanding figures. |
PARTNERS
Pigment Sauvage – Art & Residencies – pigmentsauvage.com
Creation is always influenced by the social, political and/or economical environment. The questions of why, how and what do we create are intrinsically linked to what surrounds us. The current global situation definitely affects the way artists create. Pigment Sauvage’s mission is to promote and value times of uncertainty, of in-betweenness, the moment when everything collapses. The change of scenery, the road, the territory and mixing cultures are linked to the center’s DNA. As a part of our mission, we believe in hatching creations and revitalizing our spirit through uprooting and movement, through the loss of bearings. The center strives to provide an approachable and intersectional platform for international, local and regional artists. PS encourages collaborative projects and helps to present the work of artist engaged in their community. It was therefore natural for us to accept the invitation to collaborate with Laure Drogoul's classes. We thought it would be great to offer these future artists the opportunity to experience their first show outside of the school walls. Unfortunately, the whole world was turned upside down by this pandemic. Because, we truly believe that art is a reflection of its world and reacts to itself, the idea of on online exhibition was welcomed. Pigment Sauvage would like to warmly thank Laure Drogoul for her generosity and her capacity for optimistic renewal. We would like to congratulate all the artists for their incredible creativity. |
A WORD FROM LAURE DROGOUL (Class Instructor)
This Fall, six months into a global pandemic MICA opened as a virtual institution. The beautiful studios of the college were shuttered, new students began classes fully online from their homes. Coming to college was a hard decision for many of the Freshman, there were abundant anxieties relating to Covid and to attending their first year of art classes virtually. This group of ten Freshman students, bravely took the leap and flourished.
I am delighted and proud to say that as Forum progressed into the Spring semester, the class found their stride, they made connections, shared work and experimented with virtual mediums. Fractured is a testament to their resilience and perseverance. It is an exhibition with a virtual gallery created by the Forum students, who collaborated together, made individual works, titled and designed. I am inspired by this class’s commitment and imagination. On behalf of this 2021 Forum class, I again thank Gabrielle Lajoie Bergeron and Pigment Sauvage – Art & Residencies for generously opening their hearts and space to this group of young artists. This is the second year that they have hosted my Forum class and I am very grateful for their continued support. I can only imagine how challenging it has been to program a gallery during this year, and wish them the very best as the art space begins to open its non-virtual doors. I thank MICA for supporting their faculty and students during this tumultuous year and give a big shout out to the FYE Department for the care and sensitivity they have shown throughout the semester. May, 2021 MICA - mica.edu
As the oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design in the nation, MICA is located in Baltimore, deeply connected to the community. It is a leading contributor to the creative economy regionally and a top producer of nationally and internationally recognized professional artists and designers. MICA is redefining the role of the artists and designers as creative, solutions-oriented makers and thinkers who will drive social, cultural, and economic advancement for our future. |