ALEXSANDRA RUIZ

As an artist I have grown to work with different material during my time here at Stanislaus and I have learned to showcase different sides of my personality and emotions in my art. This has led to creating a semi-loose and a somewhat messy style when I work which is reflected in my different artworks. My artworks even when containing hard lines and edges always have an element of chaos or freedom in my strokes. I enjoy being able to plot down paint or whatever material I am using directly on the surface of what I’m working on and spreading it and seeing what comes out of it. I also love layering and experimenting with the material; when it comes to ink, I enjoy watching it spread and the transparency it can create. When I work with charcoal, I’m even messier than usual using my own hands and creating different textured effects. No matter the material or medium I have learned to appreciate what the material itself brings to a piece working with it to create something with character and charm.