FloBartell ARTIST STATEMENT

As this Enso term began, a friend and I discussed recent gender battles we had both faced and, generally, female disempowerment in our society. As artists do, we eventually began to envision ways we could use our art to make a statement about the issue, honor the struggles women have faced throughout history, and show our determination to claim our own strengths.

I also wanted to experiment with new techniques and materials to use in my art practice.

I addressed female disempowerment and developed new ways of interacting with my material in creating "Fi".

Fi

Encaustic with mixed media and found objects