JESSALYN SILVEIRA Jessalyn Silveira is a visual artist whose work covers a vast spectrum of mediums. Within their senior thesis show, they used the expanse of available media to explore themes of upcycling and spirituality. The textile work within their show is made with recycled fabrics as well as yarns. Jessalyn firmly believes in using what you have in order to reduce the waste already polluting the world. Their framed pieces and shelves are also thrifted and upcycled. Giving a new life to worn and loved materials proved to be a gratifying experience. Spirituality comes through with their tarot cards. The theming of their cards comes from the importance of embracing femininity as a personal strength. Colors such as pink and generally bright hues and pastels are often associated with weakness and frailty, so Jessalyn uses these conflicting themes to explore their own gender expression and thoughts of feminine sexuality.
Pineapple Pizza, Digital, 5” x 5”
First: The Star, Digital, 8” x 13.82” Second: The World, Digital, 8” x 13.82” Third: The Empress, 8” x 13.82”
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Left: Fruit, Digital, 12” x 16” Right: He Loves Me, Digital, 5” x 7”
Left: Solo vs Team, Digital, 6” x 6” Right: Small Red Boy, Digital, 12.5” x 18.5”