Today we’d like to introduce you to Laurel McMechan.
Laurel, we’d love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.
I’ve been drawing since I could pick up a pencil, my visceral need to make things with my hands continues to be part of my daily life.
We’d love to hear more about your art. What do you do you do and why and what do you hope others will take away from your work?
I make paintings, drawings, and prints. The imagery in my work is born as a collision of worlds. I use collage as a metaphor for the overlap of virtual and visceral parts of our daily life. I start a painting without knowing how it will end up… the discovery and challenge of the process are what I love about making art. My goal is for the viewer to discover connections across color, pattern, and space in the imagery in my work. I approach each piece like I am creating a look into a yet unknown world.
Artists face many challenges, but what do you feel is the most pressing among them?
Artists need support from their local communities. We need alternative spaces and experimental venues, not just blue chip commercial galleries.
Do you have any events or exhibitions coming up? Where would one go to see more of your work? How can people support you and your artwork?
My website: www.laurelmcmechan.com
Contact Info:
- Website: www.laurelmcmechan.com
- Email: lm@laurelmcmechan.com
- Instagram: @loloemcm
Image Credit:
Laurel McMechan
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