HALEYDUNKLEBERGER

As an artist, I use natural forms to unsettle with purpose. I consider myself a sculptor foremost as I enjoy the process of physically creating works Material plays a large role in my artistic process Once I have a basic idea of what I wish to create, the medium is chosen based on what can best create my vision. Labeling myself as a sculptor leaves room to experiment with any materials I desire. I have never confined myself to a single art-making process or medium but am rather more of a jack-of-all-trades type. I also enjoy combining multiple processes and materials within a single work.

Thematically, my works tend to lean toward darker themes such as death, religion, and phobias I have learned that distorting natural forms people are comfortable with brings my work to the uncanny valley. I am fascinated by what makes people uncomfortable Evolutionarily, we are predisposed to be adverse to specific sights and smells I aim to use this psychology in my works to create more of an experience than a simple viewing of artwork. The works have an emphasis on texture, form, and color. Through these elements, subtle realism is achieved to invoke empathy from the viewers Clay becomes no longer clay, but rather an animal suffering. The human response is what my work is truly about, the emotions one may feel and interpretations they take away from the viewing.

11"X16"X3", Ceramic, Acrylic Paint, Leaves