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Stacy Tompkins
- Female
- Wichita Falls, TX
- United States
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Stacy Tompkins Original Works
Profile Information
- Relationship status
- in a relationship
- College / University
- Midwestern State University
- Program / Degree
- Fine Arts
- Graduation
- December 14, 2004
- Member type
- Artist
- If you're an artist, what kind of art do you make?
- Conceptual, Drawing, Installation, Painting, Sculpture
- About my artwork
- The act of creating is a necessity for me. The creative process is a way for me to connect directly with the spiritual. I use rhythmic techniques such as weaving and sewing to bring myself into a trance-like state. This space helps me stay centered within myself and entertain ideas I usually contain. The final results are the physical bi-products of my contemplations.
My forms are based loosely on those found in nature. I study the plants and the rocks and envision how these forms might change and transform with our ever-evolving planet. I draw the abstracted forms to get a sense of scale and proportion. Then the work begins. The pieces evolve even as I work to complete them. I become very excited watching the pieces grow and change as if they are deciding how they are to be constructed. The completed forms evolve even from their initial conception.
The surfaces of my forms are skin and bark like, composed many of layers. A little of each layer is left exposed as evidence of each stage of the creative process. The forms themselves are organic in shape. I favor bulbous forms and enjoy tentacles, having them reach toward the viewer, giving the pieces a sense of life. The structures take on the characteristic of being grown or birthed and seem to almost breathe.
This “life” can be attributed to my material choices. A mixture of textures and materials is essential to this implication. Through the use of textiles and associated techniques, repetitive lines draw the eyes around the objects. The soft textures infuse the work with gentleness and call the viewer to touch. My passion for botany and nature drives me to include dried specimens and organic material. To look at these materials evokes tranquility, a sense of waking in the cool morning air on a camping trip. Through this cast of materials and ideas emerges a body of work, like myself, ever-evolving and hopefully ever-improving.
- Centre of the artworld:
- nowhere and everywhere
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The Photo is of two musician friends of mine, Dawny & Jonny.
The Power of Love, Now
The tenderness of this moment:
Completely present with you
and you with me.
Time stops,
Worries flee;
eternal kingdoms
bring us together joyfully
center stage dancing . . .
Connected always
by the bond of peace.
May my love flow
before the mighty waters of your sea.
Obstacles no longer exist
having been converted to sand dunes of non-resistance.
In this beautiful embrace
I am yours and you beloved, mine . . .
Empowered now:
The future once brought to life by attention given,
no longer given . . . disappears.
Illusions give way to the realities of your love.
Life, now, is vibrant
Fully embraced, lived
Enjoyed
Now
© Bosque Redondo 4/18/2009
Open to all artists in all fine arts media we seek to recognize outstanding quality and diversity in the arts.
The 2009 IJC is open to all artists worldwide, age 18 and older. All works must be original. Entries in the following medias will be accepted: Painting, Drawing, Mixed media, Printmaking, Watercolor, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Photography.
Entry Deadline March 15th 2009.
AWARD
A solo show next winter 2009 at Bluebird Art House and $1500 to the winner. 1 work in the show for each one of the 3 runner up.
To receive the Submission Form and bases
E-MAIL: BBIRDINTCOMP@YAHOO.COM
www.bluebirdarthouse.com
You write very eloquently about the creative process.
Keep up the good work !!