Artist StatementMy name is Silvana Schmidt, and I am a junior in the Full IB Diploma program at Ronald Reagan High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For me, art is an expression to help process and understand life. I am interested in exploring how art depicts human tendencies and behaviors. Specifically, I want to explore the transition from childhood to adulthood, focusing on sub concepts including change in perspective, growth, and emotions. These topics relate to me in this stage of my life and will allow me to connect my identity and personal experiences to my work.
Growing up, I typically never made a plan for an art piece, I just used the materials as I felt in the moment. Now, my goal is to create detailed plans for art that contains a message, making my work more meaningful. I want to experiment with different colors, mediums and textures to see how they convey emotion. I especially want to explore how three dimensional art can carry a message. In general, I am searching to discover my artistic style and improve my technical skills. I expect my artistic goals to differ slightly throughout this course, which supports the theme of development I hope to show in my art. |