Violet Owens
This body of work is due in part to the struggle I had in finding models and references outside of a life drawing class. To create interesting and ambiguous compositions, I asked friends to pose for me, I made clay figures in response, and later casts of arms and legs, allowing for an extraordinary scope of exploration. I have taken inspiration from Gericault, Francis Bacon, and Wim Delvoye, alongside extensive reflection, and experimentation.
Integral to my practice’s creative process is the special attention I give to the making aspect – including tools, different mediums, mark making, colour theory, and experimenting with unconventional methods or processes – this remains critical to the enjoyment and development of my practice as a contemporary fine artist.