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Closing Reception of Carbon

Jillian Alberg

Artist Statement

The condition and state of the Earth’s natural resources are very telling about the human condition. The relationship between nature and humanity are a balancing act, since each party is impactful on the other. Nature drives and controls the planet, while humanity attempts to control and manipulate forces of nature to sustain domesticated life and a stable lifestyle. At times, this manipulation can be unsuccessful in an attempt to create stability and can cause more harm than good. A stasis between humans and the natural world surrounding them is an ultimate goal for a better Earth. This stasis is attempted by conservation organizations, such as the Department of Natural Resources, which plays a significant role in my research. The need for these types of organizations and the necessity for humans to utilize and manipulate plants, animals, and our planet to suit their own needs is a noteworthy facet to the human condition. In this body of work, I am exploring the fragility of natural resources and the impact that humanity can have on them.

As the conceptual dialogue of these works are naturalistic, I am portraying the ideals through organic media. Burnt wood comments on the detrimental impact that humanity can have on resources, while allowing for organic line work to occur in mark making. Structure offered in the grid is telling about the need for humanity to create balance and stasis. The structure and mathematical qualities to maps are also commenting on the need for stability, while interjecting organic line work to interrupt the balance. These aspects result in a confliction between nature versus humanity, and organic versus graphic.

Artists (left to right): Sam McKenzie, Carly Frederick, Karli Heintz, Jillian Alberg
Artists and Artist Statements
My Artist Statement
Front Display
Britney Plunkett and I
Family in front of my work
Family in front of my work
Left: Vulnerable, Right: Invasive, Jillian Alberg
Vulnerable, Jillian Alberg
Group Work
Group Work
Group Work
Group Work
Vulnerable
Artist Statements and Comment Sheets
Left: Vulnerable, Right: Invasive
Invasive

Senior Show

Gallery 209 Senior Exhibition Closing Reception
May 6th 6PM - 8PM

Here is a preview of what my work looks like in the gallery.