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Suzanne Jackson
Red over morning sea, 2021Acrylic Suzanne Jackson’s suspended paintings push the boundaries of material and surface, built entirely from layers of acrylic, gel medium, detritus, and natural objects, like seeds from her garden in Savannah, Georgia. Since the 1960s, Jackson has experimented with acrylic, treating it not just as paint but as structure—“an armature for…
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Popcorn Ceiling Texture
Ceiling Texture on painted metal crutch AppearanceChunky surface irregular surface Physical ChangesExpanded the line qualityMade a smooth surface roughChanged the color (CelluClay comes in different colors).Sharp to the touch due to the way it was appliedStrongest/most stable where the CelluClay was thicker and attached to itself. UtilityPotential to adhere things togetherCan attach to a…
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Chalk
Chalk on plastic wrap, rubbed on AppearancePowdery and blue. Translucent, range of opaqueness depending on thickness of chalk applied. Physical ChangesCreates a soft textured surfaceChanges color and opacityIs unstable UtilitySticks to adhesiveCan be used to change texture and color
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Reflective Glass Particles
With flash Glass Particles on plastic wrap with adhesive AppearanceEthereal and reflective. See-through with glints of glass. Physical ChangesCreates a dynamic surface w flash Changes with different lighting Has a sandy texture UtilityCan be used to create an interactive experience with the viewerCan be applied with adhesive and paint With Flash Glass Particles on plastic…
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Fur
Fur on metal bookend adhered w/ spray adhesive AppearanceColorful, furry, animated Physical ChangesCreates a furry textureCompletely transformed the previous metallic surfaceThe piece is now animated and feels aliveEmphasizes the shape of the object to be an entrance or mouth UtilityAdheres to metalChanges color and texture
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Instant Paper Mache
An aluminum crutch coated in CelluClay instant paper mache. AppearanceRough, chunky surface, though with other application methods could have been smoothed out more than it was (this is a texture I’m currently chasing). Physical ChangesExpanded the line qualityMade a smooth surface roughChanged the color (CelluClay comes in different colors).Sharp to the touch due to the…