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Artist Statement:
Ashly Ariel Metcalf
Statement
I am a conceptual installation
artist. Most of the work I
create cannot exist without
the space or site in which it
is exhibited. My materials
primarily consist of ceramics
and yarn. By “drawing” (using
yarn as line) through a 3
dimensional space I create
atmospheres or environments in
which the viewer can be
engulfed. Many of the pieces
refer to astronomical space
inspired by String Theory, the
theory of relativity, angles
of parallelism, black holes,
and other theories of physics.
Despite the macro scale
implied by most of the work I
also try to include
microscopic points of
reference by comparing the
nature of the universe in it’s
entirety to the minute
sections of cell structures
and organelles. My work is
inspired by methods of Craft
and references of Heritage Art
while building upon those
movements a different kind of
form and language by opening,
altering, and expanding, its
traditional materiality.
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Leaflee1@aol.com
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Emphasis in Sculpture, Ceramics, Installation, and Fiber Arts. 2006-2008
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
Associate of Fine Arts, Emphasis on Drawing and Sculpture. 2003-2005
Exhibitions
4/08 Version Fest NFO Expo-The Tea Party
2/08 The Tea Party SAIC student group founder
3/08 The School of The Art Institute BFA Show
8/07 Benton house Meme festival -fundraiser art sale
7/07 33 -Collective Gallery- Self-Portrait Show
5-6/07 33 -Collective Gallery- Members Show
2/07Little Black Pearl - History of crochet exhibit
11/06 University of Chicago Moda Show -art sale
10/06Ugallery.com - Online Exhibition
9/06The Lot Street Market- art sale
6/06 Bonnaroo Music Festival- vendor
2/06 OAO Gallery Pissed- Solo site specific installation
12/05 College of DuPage Yearn for Yarn -exhibit
11/05OAO Gallery Salon Show– Group exhibition
10/05 City of LaGrange Art Walk -Live installation
9/05City of LaGrange Night of the Arts - Live installation
6/05Hinsdale Arts Center Up & Coming – installation
6/05 Bonnaroo Music Festival vendor
12/04YWCA Mural Exhibition- Public project/ Aurora
Publications
9/07 Agents of Change album art poster/sticker design
4/0733 Collective exhibition online - featured artist
12/05The Courier - Article review of installation
11/05Prairie Light Review -featured art
6/05C.O.D Promotional Tape - Review of Mural Painting
12/04Beacon News - Aurora Mural review
Awards
2006Bernice E. Lavin Scholarship
2005Merit Scholarship (SAIC )
2005Regional Recognition Grant (SAIC)
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