Susan Williams

  To Heaven 8 x 11 Drawing, pencil. Inspiration: "Rastafarians regard their dreadlocks as "high-tension cables to heaven" Ackerman, Diane. "A Natural History of the Senses." p 85. Statement: When reading the inspiration statement above it inspired me to create two versions of Stairway to Heaven. The first is something that you would commonly see, with big concrete steps going up to the pearly gates surrounded by an abundance of light. The second is a version that has dreadlocks hanging down from a platform suspended by high-tension cables. In either case, the stairs can be used to reach your final destination after passing on or as a way to see and communicate with those that have passed before you. 

Hugging Oneself   8 x 11 1/2" drawing, pencil and charcoal Inspiration: "Touch is so important in emotional situations that we're driven to touch ourselves in the way we'd like someone else to comfort us." Ackerman, Diane. "A Natural History of the Senses." p. 118. Statement: The physical need to touch and be touched is critical for survival. When your thoughts overwhelm you it is easy to seclude oneself and have self doubt. Those feeling are the only things you can think about. Often you may find yourself sitting in a quiet place, rocking back and forth, hugging yourself... wishing that there was someone out there who would care enough to hug you back.

                                                 Source Link:  Nicholas Hlobo: Artwork Survey: 2010s | Art21 Within this image of an installation exhibit by Nicholas Hlobo, I see the Principles of Repetition and Focal Point. The repetition is seen through the various fabric strands hanging creating a curtain. The focal point is seen where the strands are cut to create an opening to behind the curtain.                                                   Source: Personal Photo  This is a photo that I took while at the opening reception of Mirages at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum. The principle of repetition is seen in the large wooden fan splayed open on the floor. The focal point of the piece for me is where all the pieces are connected together at the bottom center. 

  1. Willow Tree Angel - this angel honors fallen soldiers and the wives they leave behind. 2. The last picture my husband took with my daughter before he died. 3. The last picture of a happy moment at Disney between my son and husband. 4. Angel wings Christmas Ornament - a special ornament I have displayed on a shelving unit. 5. An art project I did in 2D Design, the angels signify the sadness of the past and the hope of the future. 

Link:  Olafur Eliasson | Art21 Trust/Personal Context As Eliasson talked about his work and how he trusts the observer to add their personal                  connection when looking at his art. Leaving you able to interpret what you need to see                and gather a meaning that pertains to what you need to feel.                                                  Source link:  olafur eliasson verbalize your feelings art Within this picture is a lot of white space, but the reflection in the mirrors creates                        harmony. The repetition allows you to see in and around the exhibit, making you feel                        as if you are a part of it.                                                 Source Link:  Olafur Eliasson The Weather Project The Weather Project is an example of balance. Having the sun in a large window that                    has two vertical lines on either side of the center of the sun shows symmetry. This                        concept continues