I use my artmaking as an opportunity to build rapport with viewers through two primary methods: the making of the “precious object” and processes of alternative distribution. The precious object – an often small and overly ornamented piece – allows the scale to create an intimate setting for discovery while the focus on detail emphasizes the making process as a labor of love. To further this concept, I utilize often time-intensive mediums such as handicrafts, recycled/found objects, and antiquated techniques and technology in a low-craft/DIY style that reflect on the cultural associations with these materials and the blurry divisions of art and craft. I then distribute these works with a focus on accessibility to the art and artist (gifting, local galleries, alternative & non-profit venues, direct sales, etc) to investigate how these processes can benefit our experiences with each other and our larger community.
My resume can be found here. Feel free to email me at aprilhl at gmail dot com.
I'm april h l, of the lowercase persuasion. I recently graduated with an art major/art history minor from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and I'm currently attending Columbia College in Chicago to work towards a MFA in Interdisciplinary Book and Paper Arts. I'm hopelessly optimistic and probably overenthusiastic. Other labels tend to bend and mutate. I'm an *NFP *NFJ for those fond of the MBTI.
My interests, artistically and otherwise, are in flux.
* aprilhl at gmail . com