Mackenzie Heavener_Statement Outline

Creating artwork is something that makes me feel connected to the universe. I feel like I am literally putting a piece of me into the world when I make art. Art is also something I use as an outlet for the thousands of thoughts constently spinning around inside my head and for emotions that I fail to truly articulate. My artwork is derived from my emotions and struggles. When I am creating artwork I am mentally regurgitating things that have created conflicts within me onto the piece I am working on. After creating a piece of artwork I feel a strong sense of relief. Drawing is the art I enjoy the most because of its immediate results and the amount of detail it allows me to use. I am constently feeling the need to draw and have my sketchbook with me wherever I go. I embrace the challenges I am faced with when creating a successful piece of art because these challenges allow me to relax and force my mind to focus. Art has evolved from something I once used to only create beautiful things to something I use to create concrete examples of my perception. Most of the time, these perceptions are not things that are considered beautiful.