AMERICAN FLAG ON PAPER STARR-SPAMGLEDD SERIES PHILIPPE HALABURDA STUDIO 2020
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Erzzan par Kuusvoyy EK1
Acrylic painting, collages, and color tapes on paper 61 x 45 cm - 24"x 18", Newburgh, NY, 2022
Erzzan par Kuusvoyy EK2
Acrylic painting, collages, and color tapes on paper 61 x 45 cm - 24"x 18", Newburgh, NY, 2022
Erzzan par Kuusvoyy EK3
Acrylic painting, collages, and color tapes on paper 61 x 45 cm - 24"x 18", Newburgh, NY, 2022
Erzzan par Kuusvoyy EK4
Acrylic painting, collages, and color tapes on paper 61 x 45 cm - 24"x 18", Newburgh, NY, 2022
Erzzan par Kuusvoyy EK5
Acrylic painting, collages, and color tapes on paper 61 x 45 cm - 24"x 18", Newburgh, NY, 2022
Erzzan par Kuusvoyy EK6
Acrylic painting, collages, and color tapes on paper 61 x 45 cm - 24"x 18", Newburgh, NY, 2022
Color tape and collage on paper 28 x 38 cm - 11"x 15", Newport, VT, 2020
Color tape and collage on paper 28 x 38 cm - 11"x 15", Newport, VT, 2020
Color tape and collage on paper 28 x 38 cm - 11"x 15", Newport, VT, 2020
Color tape and collage on paper 28 x 38 cm - 11"x 15", Newport, VT, 2020
Color tape and collage on paper 28 x 38 cm - 11"x 15", Newport, VT, 2020
Color tape and collage on paper 28 x 38 cm - 11"x 15", Newport, VT, 2020
Color tape and collage on paper 28 x 38 cm - 11"x 15", Newport, VT, 2020
Color tape and collage on paper 28 x 38 cm - 11"x 15", Newport, VT, 2020
Color tape and collage on paper 28 x 38 cm - 11"x 15", Newport, VT, 2020
Color tape and collage on paper 28 x 38 cm - 11"x 15", Newport, VT, 2020
About the theme of "United States of America"
I aim to represent the complex and evolving landscape of statehood visually
in the United States through abstract shapes created with collages and tapes.
Each shape symbolizes a different state, drawing inspiration from the diverse origins of their names and the historical tensions between federal
and state powers.
By layering and juxtaposing various materials, I seek to convey the intricate interplay of cultural, linguistic, and political influences shaping American identity.
Using collages and tapes, I can explore statehood's multifaceted nature, highlighting the country's diverse perspectives and experiences.
Through the careful arrangement of materials, I aim to evoke American society's fragmented and dynamic nature, where different states grapple with unique challenges and aspirations.
By creating abstract shapes that blur the boundaries between states, I invite viewers to reflect on the interconnectedness of the American experience and the complexities of national unity.
In my artistic exploration, I seek to capture the tension between unity and division in the United States, symbolized by the interplay of abstract shapes and textures.
By incorporating elements of collage and tape, I strive to evoke the fluidity
and diversity of the American landscape, where state lines often blur
and overlap.
Through this visual representation, I hope to prompt viewers to consider
the evolving dynamics of statehood and the enduring quest for unity
amidst diversity.