Familiar Stillness
Location
Humanities Fine Arts Building, The Edward J. & Helen Jane Morrison Gallery
Event Website
https://2026undergraduateresearchsy.sched.com/event/2Ix7j/familiar-stillness
Start Date
15-4-2026 2:00 PM
End Date
15-4-2026 4:30 PM
Description
My work captures moments of stillness in everyday life, inviting viewers to slow down and appreciate the often-overlooked beauty found in small details. I explore themes of relaxation, memory, and nostalgia, often connected to the serenity of nature and the warmth of summer. Through these quiet moments, I aim to create a sense of peace and encourage viewers to reflect on and cherish life's subtle moments.
The imagery in my drawings comes from personal photographs my family, friends, and I have taken, depicting a diverse range of subjects, including worn fabrics, shared meals, lived-in spaces, and calming landscapes. By focusing on a range of surfaces and contrasts between light and dark, I examine how different textures and atmospheres bring each drawing to life.
Working solely in black and white helps emphasize mood and detail without the distraction of color. Through my work, I continually challenge myself to maintain realism while preserving the unique aesthetic of a pencil stroke. Ultimately, my drawings offer viewers a moment to pause and discover their own nostalgic connections to the images drawn from my life.
Publication Date
2026
Familiar Stillness
Humanities Fine Arts Building, The Edward J. & Helen Jane Morrison Gallery
My work captures moments of stillness in everyday life, inviting viewers to slow down and appreciate the often-overlooked beauty found in small details. I explore themes of relaxation, memory, and nostalgia, often connected to the serenity of nature and the warmth of summer. Through these quiet moments, I aim to create a sense of peace and encourage viewers to reflect on and cherish life's subtle moments.
The imagery in my drawings comes from personal photographs my family, friends, and I have taken, depicting a diverse range of subjects, including worn fabrics, shared meals, lived-in spaces, and calming landscapes. By focusing on a range of surfaces and contrasts between light and dark, I examine how different textures and atmospheres bring each drawing to life.
Working solely in black and white helps emphasize mood and detail without the distraction of color. Through my work, I continually challenge myself to maintain realism while preserving the unique aesthetic of a pencil stroke. Ultimately, my drawings offer viewers a moment to pause and discover their own nostalgic connections to the images drawn from my life.
https://digitalcommons.morris.umn.edu/urs_event/2026/visualdisplay/1