Victoria Padilla (b. 1999)
Learning to Fly, 2019
Installation
As an artist, I am drawn to creating works that are immersive and allow the viewer to acquaint themselves with internal and external forces that have been consistent throughout my upbringing through expression in my work. This installation is a portrayal of growth and transformation which features peep show wooden boxes highlighting significant stages of my life.This 10 ft x 8 ft installation was my first art project with WARP in Spring of 2019.
Since my first project, I continued to show interest in sculpture and incorporated sculpture in my projects in some way or form. Though I have not been exposed to sculpting prior to this spring, I have enjoyed using this art medium and hope to become well rounded in this art medium.
Quick and the Dead exhibition
Adrian Piper, What Will Become of Me, 1985, ongoing
This work is a collection of hair follicles, nail clipping and skin of Adrian Piper. This installation is continually being worked on as the artist continues to collect material for their artwork. Piper seems to intend on finishing their piece upon the date of their death. I find this artwork particularly interesting due to its portrayal of the passage of time and change among us. This piece shows an accumulation of what makes us human and parts of our bodies that continue to grow throughout our lifespans and beyond. Though this work collects parts of our bodies that we often discard and shed, this collection can be compared to the essence of time itself as we live our lives day by day. As we discard hair follicles and nail clippings over time, we discard and utilize time itself as time progresses.
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