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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

Information

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]