Break Free
Artwork by Lauren Mutschler
As an artist, I tend to focus my artwork on the study of the interactions between man and nature, as well as experiment with satirical design relations. Furthermore, I have lived most of my life in the middle of nowhere in the desert of Agua Dulce, which is where my attraction to animal like references develops from, which is metaphorically or symbolically incorporated into specific works. However, eventually during my early teens, I ventured out of the region and commuted by train to Downtown LA for high school at LACHSA-Los Angeles County High School for the Arts- where I was exposed to the chaotic, unpredictable city streets of LA, which inspired me expand upon stylistic elements containing of a combination of beauty, satire, and horror. Some critics have described my work as “beautiful horror” because of the incorporated elements of darkness, color, and spiritual reference in the composition of some of my pieces. However, I don’t necessarily stick to specific styles, for I enjoy learning to grow as an artist so I can learn to become more worldly overall with various concepts of artistic elements and environments that I am exposed to. I use art as a creative outlet to escape the real world of the left brain to enter my subconscious realm of infinite imagination, which helps me escape my own worries of the real world as well.
The mediums I center on are those of graphite, acrylic, collage, photography, and film.
During this process of creating this piece, I was going through a rough time of learning to battle unwanted negative emotional states from learning how to adapt and transition into an unpleasant environment that was presented to me at that specific time. During this stage, I taught myself to focus on nature’s organic, natural elements and creatures, such as the specific animals that inspired me at that transition time. Butterflies were a daily, sometimes hourly sighting, which is why I chose to paint multiple butterflies within the composition, as my way to show my appreciation and and attachment towards them. I also incorporated elements that mean to hint at a darker context, such as the wasps and cow-skulls. My eyes are there to reflect my flight with the butterflies while I was learning to escape the tension I was trapped so deeply in.
Any institution that appreciates, supports, and cherishes that art of art in a beautiful place in my heart. The Drawing Academy presents a gateway for individuals to explore the realm of the artistic world and advance in it.
When I was a young girl, I was in a spelling bee competition. I was one of the final few, but was disqualified after I spelled maroon incorrectly. I was devastated that I failed, but my dad then told me something I hold true today and follow, “it doesn’t matter if you win or lose, it only matters that you tried it out and gave it your best, and that’s what you did right?” I nodded and realized from then on that winning isn’t important, but the act of pursuing a new path and trying. And for this art contest, that’s what I’m doing, just giving it my best. In my heart, I feel like a winner because I tried something out and gave it a shot. Thank you for inspiring me to give this a shot.
I believe in voting for whomever you choose. I follow my heart, and you should too :)
very nice paint ??????