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Kristin Arbutina
Composition of Works
Two-Dimensional Work
‘Conception’ (2011)Medium: Lead PencilConcept: Exploring techniques for image distortion
‘Daydream’ (2011)Medium: Watercolor PaintPublished: Forté Magazine (2011)
‘Personal Advice’ (2012)Medium: Acrylic PaintPublished: Forté Magazine (2012)
‘Melt’ (2012)Medium: Ink PenPreliminary Sketch
‘Endurance’ (2009)Medium: Lead Pencil
‘Mano’ (2010)Medium: Watercolor PencilPublished: Forté Magazine (2010)
‘First Date’ (2010)Medium: Printing Ink, Hand-RolledConcept: Creation of self-cut Linoleum Stamp
‘Duck Tape Dress’ (2012)Medium: Lead PencilPreliminary Sketch
‘Floral’ (2011)Medium: Felt Tip Pen, Watercolor PaintPublished: LeadersNow International Spring 2011
Below:‘Japan’ (2010)Medium: Watercolor Paint
Right:‘Falling into Place’ (2011)Companion PieceMedium: Acrylic Paint
‘Decisions’ (2011)Medium: Collaged Magazine Paper ‘Dorm’ (2013)
Medium: Recycled Magazine Paper; Handmade Netted Canopy
‘Read All About It’ (2008)Medium: Magazine AdvertisementsEco-Friendly Fabric-Lined Wristlet
Three-Dimensional Work
‘Harmony’ (2011)Medium: Acrylic on Canvas SneakersConcept: Inspired by the work of Aubrey Beardsley; small, monochrome detailiedwork with repetitive patterning
‘Duck Tape Prom’(2012)Matching Dress and Tuxedo made from over 700 self-folded origami cranesMedium: Duck brand duck tapeTime: 144 hours
Photographs courtesy of Steve Scoville
‘Urchin’ (2012)Medium: Layered Paper Base
Acrylic TopcoatConcept: Creation of a functional ‘vessel’ while exploring the boundaries of material used and versatility of display
‘Comforts of Home’ (2012)Medium: Recycled Automobile Hubcap, YarnConcept: Transformation of Industrial Material to represent a soft, textured family heirloom
‘Carly’ (2010)Medium: Canvas Shoe with Acrylic Paint
Topcoat
‘Hide-and-Seek’ (1 of 2) (2013)Medium: Plaster (negative mold)
Wax (positive mold)Concept: Production of stability from ephemeral/folded paper cranes
‘Hide-and-Seek’ (2 of 2) (2013)Medium: Rebound 25, Smooth-
Cast 300Concept: Creation of strength from stereotypically delicate or fragile handmade lace doily
‘Replication’ (2013)
Medium: Cardboard;Photographic Prints of Object to be reproduced
Concept: Modeled precisely to scale after staircase in William Pitt Union, University of Pittsburgh
‘Quote Me’ (2013)Medium: Self- Painted CrayonConcept: Use of Self-Portrait to disguise oneself beneath patterning/wording of direct contrast to overall visual message
‘Her Words’ (2013)Medium: Plaster Base, Acrylic Paint
Fist molded via plaster bandagingConcept: Destruction of meaningless yet significant slander; digested and rejected
Photographic WorkAll Photographs taken with Canon Rebel t2i DSLR
80mmf 5.61/200ISO 100
Thank You!
To you, for taking the time to review my work- I offer my gratitude. I hope you’ve found this selection of my work to be a clear demonstration of my versatility and expression of my personal self.
Every day, new ideas blossom.
Thank you again. Kristin Arbutina
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Contact:
Kristin Arbutina
email: [email protected]: (412) 804-8658
personal blog: http://eightshadesofgray.tumblr.com
resumé: Contact via email
References:
Ms. Bonnie NicholOakland Catholic High School(412) 682-6633
William Kofmehl IIIUniversity of [email protected]
