Victoria Phillips: A Place Within
March 6 – May 29, 2020
Victoria Phillips: A Place Within
Opening reception: Friday, March 6, 5:00-9:00 PM
Artist statement:
A Place Within was created from a state of contemplation and exploration. It is an extension of the processes and ideas of my previous works. In these paintings, I examine how each layer interacts with the next.
There is a sense of sublime expression as I investigate the human condition. The frailties and hardships of humanity are reflected in the disruptive processes, as I reference the sublime spiritual aspects through the washes of pigments and the synergy found within the hues.
Many of the paintings from this collection were created in Skopelos, Greece while I was a resident artist at the Skopelos Foundation for the Arts. The mountainous landscapes paired with the endless ocean views created an atmosphere of divine inspiration. The beauty and simplicity of the island are reflected in the mystical landscapes in this collection as the disruptive qualities allude to the universal human condition.
Through exploring the transcendental qualities found in my processes and metaphorical connections, I aim to delineate a sense of hope while providing an environment that is conducive for a visceral experience.
Artist Bio:
Victoria Phillips (b.1992, United States) graduated with a B.A. in Visual Arts and in 2013 from Lee University in Cleveland, TN. She earned her M.F.A. in Painting at Savannah College of Art and Design in 2019. She has been involved in numerous exhibits throughout the United States as her private collectors continue to grow domestically and abroad. Phillips completed an artist in residency in Skopelos, Greece in 2019, giving her the opportunity to exhibit internationally. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia where she has a studio at Mutiny Artwrx. She is a part time Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University and a full time Visual Arts Educator.
For more information, visit www.victoriarosephillips.com, follow her on Instagram @victoria_rose_phillips, or find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/victoriaphillipsart.