Artist Information:
Joyce Owens
Chicago, IL
United States
Member Since: Jun 2003
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Artist Statement:
I am a figurative artist.
The mask imagery in my work
serves as a conduit into the
depths of identity, ethnicity,
humanity and multiplicity in
an attempt to expose racial
stereotypes. I use folded and
draped canvas to reflect the
inevitable wrinkles in life. I
work with weathered wood and
multi-planed canvas to create
constructions that will lead
the eye to look at human
imperfection as a natural and
positive force.
Another choice I have made is
framing my work to place in
context the African-American
presence within the larger
world, to create images that
will inspire the viewer to
re-evaluate limited
perceptions of
African-Americans. To expand
our senses, aesthetics and
perspectives so that we might
see more than the narrow
picture, and learn to look and
think outside our boxes, is an
important goal.
My work is presented as a
means by which we are able to
examine and place into
perspective our differences
and similarities, within and
outside of our immediate and
superficial orientations, and
appreciate how variety
enriches us.
Even as progress comes slowly
and we have our first
bi-racial president, we
clearly see there is an
insistence on confusing race
as ...
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Joyce Owens's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Joyce Owens's Portfolio.
I am a figurative artist.
The mask imagery in my work serves as a conduit into the depths of identity, ethnicity, humanity and multiplicity in an attempt to expose racial stereotypes. I use folded and draped canvas to reflect the inevitable wrinkles in life. I work with weathered wood and multi-planed canvas to create constructions that will lead the eye to look at human imperfection as a natural and positive force.
Another choice I have made is framing my work to place in context the African-American presence within the larger world, to create images that will inspire the viewer to re-evaluate limited perceptions of African-Americans. To expand our senses, aesthetics and perspectives so that we might see more than the narrow picture, and learn to look and think outside our boxes, is an important goal.
My work is presented as a means by which we are able to examine and place into perspective our differences and similarities, within and outside of our immediate and superficial orientations, and appreciate how variety enriches us.
Even as progress comes slowly and we have our first bi-racial president, we clearly see there is an insistence on confusing race as ... |
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