Artist Talk: Chelsea Biggerstaff, Gabriella Blasquez, Veronica Christianson, and Ali Rex
Rescheduled to Thursday, January 25, 2024
7-9pm
Learn firsthand the processes, inspiration, and techniques of the Dougherty Arts Center’s visual artists in residence Chelsea Biggerstaff, Gabriella Blasquez, Veronica Christianson, and Ali Rex.
Chelsea Biggerstaff explores emotion, memory, and inherited traumas through intricately crafted masks and altars. Her work serves as a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience, compassion, and growth.
Gabriella Blasquez uses slip casting and handbuilding techniques to create porcelain sculptures that investigate the simultaneous strength and fragility of the connections we form. Her work examines how we contort our sense of self in the pursuit of communion.
Veronica Christianson creates pinched, texture-focused forms that reflect the intimacy of her slow and thoughtful work with clay. Her functional pieces act as a commemoration of everyday moments and rituals.
Ali Rex responds to endometriosis through anatomical models of pain and emotion. Her sculptures serve as visual aids for connecting with others who can relate to the personal and often isolating moments of unseen physical pain, while expressing what it feels like to those who can’t.