Description
Microorganisms was inspired by a Fort Collins artist named Amelia, whose work often explored the power of simple dots repeated across a surface. Taking inspiration from that visual language, I expanded the idea into a much more tactile and mixed-media environment.
The surface of the piece is filled with hundreds of circular forms that resemble cells or microscopic organisms viewed through a scientific lens. Some of these dots are digitally created, while many others are physical objects attached to the piece. Small washers, found beads, and handmade polymer clay beads all become part of the visual field. Several of the beads were sculpted individually from polymer clay, giving the work a hand-built, almost biological quality.
The mixture of materials creates a layered texture where the eye moves from object to object, like scanning a slide under a microscope. Hidden within this field of “organisms” is a playful pop-culture reference—Meg from Family Guy. Her appearance adds humor and a sense of surprise, reminding the viewer that the work balances both serious experimentation and lighthearted creativity.
The entire composition is sealed beneath polymer, which protects the materials while also creating a glossy, unified surface. The result is a piece that feels like a strange microscopic world—part science, part abstraction, and part playful storytelling.
