About
Megan Smith is a multidisiplanary artist. She has an interest in sculpture, installation, printmaking, and fibers. She is currently based in Bloomington, Indiana, and is a MFA candidate at Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture, and Design of Indiana University. She completed her BFA at Tyler School of Art and Architecture in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Megan has worked as a studio assistant for visual artists and as an intern at Second State Press in Philadelphia, PA. She was given the opportunity to study abroad in Rome, Italy. There she was able to gain hands-on experience being a studio assistant at a prestigious academy. Her work has most recently been displayed in exhibitions at Stella Elkins Gallery and Second State Press in Philadelphia, PA. Megan’s work has also been previously featured in exhibitions at Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA, Temple University Rome in Rome, Italy, and the Kitchen Table Gallery in Philadelphia, PA.
Artist Statement
My work ranges from two dimensional prints to three dimensional sculptural and wearable pieces. I consider and explore color, pattern, shape, form, quantity, material, and texture. In my work I am continuously creating windows into and building upon the world that my art lives in. This place that is whimsical, lively, and delicious seeks to reveal the beauty in everyday objects and scenes. It is also full of colors and textures to draw the eye in and grab a hold of the viewers’ senses. My goal is to allow viewers to feel like they are a part of this world. The materials that I incorporate in my work are carefully considered and used in a way to visually add depth and interest. This includes everything such as the paper, ink or paint, fabric, ribbon, gems, and much more. With purpose and intention, I use these elements to emphasize the glamour and charm of everyday objects and scenes inside the world that my art lives in. Through my art practice, I aim to give others an experience and activate a positive and cheerful adventure! I want to give others an enjoyable and exciting experience, which is often lost in today’s society. There is so much hustle and bustle going on in everyone’s day to day life that they forget to enjoy it. I want to pull people out of their immediate concerns and allow them to contemplate the joy in life. My work provides everyone with a breath of fresh air and is a reminder of how important it is to make the choice to really stop and take the time to appreciate and enjoy life.