Ali Prather BA Art Studio and Psychology
I use traditional materials like oil paint, charcoal, oil pastels, and colored pencils. Although the materials are traditional, I think it’s important to utilize them when expressing contemporary topics. I like to use oil paint when challenging ideas/social norms perpetuated throughout history that were created with oil paint.
I make paintings that express feminism, LGBTQ ideas, and other aspects of the world that I find interesting. Specifically, I use my work to explore societal expectations within the various realms of gender, sexuality, and individual identities. My current work investigates the differences in how men and women are treated in our society.
My work explores contemporary topics that interest me. To me, one of the most important elements of creating artwork is influencing your audience to experience a feeling they wouldn’t have otherwise been feeling or to get them to ponder something. Creating meaningful yet obscure artwork invites everyone to view it and question how various elements contribute to the overall conceptual meaning.
