BIO

She grew up in the small Texas town of Krum, but is currently living and working in Austin, Texas. She earned her Bachelors of Art in Studio Art from the University of Texas at Austin, and her Masters of Fine Arts degree from the College of Visual Arts and Design at the Univeristy of North Texas. As an artist, she is interested in ideas about narcissism, impression management, and the "do-it-yourself" pursuit of celebrity. Her career higlights include: being selected for New American Paintings by Andrea Karnes, her great review by the 60 wrd/min Art Critic, and raising money for and wearing a vinyl version of a Lanvin dress.

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  • Our current cultural climate is rich with outlets for generating interest in one’s self.  This access, when coupled with the relatively pervasive attitude of “fame as an objective” rather than “fame as a by-product,” creates much of the fodder for my artistic practice. Much of my interest in narcissism and celebrity culture lies in the hope and power of being “chosen.”  When everyone has a voice, being “discovered” becomes more significant than simply being heard.
  • As an artist and an avid fashion-magazine-reader, I consider myself an authority on all things aesthetic--assuming that others share my belief that an artist is trained to be especially keen in visual matters; and those who regularly read fashion magazines are thought to be trendy and “in-the-know” in regards to personal image. Using this knowledge as a foundation, I seek to create a context through which I can be both an exemplar and a purveyor of ”good taste.”
  • But I find myself constantly repelled by and envious of those whose level of indulgence and self-importance greatly exceeds my own. So, I work and scheme to find ways in which, I too, can participate in the jet-set world of celebrity. A remarkable personal image can serve as an immediate signifier that I may merit adoration. This adoration could be the first step in increasing my chances of being plucked from obscurity and placed in the dazzling world of the social elite. However, image is not necessarily about an accurate representation, but an angle. Being beautiful or talented is simply not enough.
  • I include my image in most of my work. I am encouraged to see myself participating in the worlds I hope to be actively engaged in the future. I often curate from the bounty of Facebook and women’s interest magazines, and most images, titles, and phrases used in my work are found, except for the pictures of myself. Aesthetically, my work reflects my interest in traditionally “”crafty” creative media, such as transfers, collage, and scrapbooking. I like using these materials because they are most often used by the artistically untrained in an attempt to improve their own aesthetic environments. As an untrained self-publicist, I use them to improve your impression of me.
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