Biography
Maddie is an independent artist currently working out of Chicago, who studied art and art history at the College of William and Mary where she specialized in Photography. Aside from Analog Photography, she also works in water colors, digital photography, and oil paints. In addition to her fine arts degree, she also received a degree in Environment and Sustainability which largely informs her work.
Artist Statement
Maddie's work, over the years of its development, has found its voice in ecofeminist discourse. From her photography to watercolors, the techniques she has accrued through years as a student have given her the skill to intellectually process and express ideas across a variety of mediums. Her collections are driven by the ideas of intersectionality that exist between women and the earth in both aspects of treatment, feeling, space and their place in current American politics. Her work uses light, gestural patterns and the human body to express her feelings as a women in the above mentioned space.
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A Note From the Artist:
My work is driven by a true and deep connection with the world around me, my identity as a woman, and especially the environment and the natural world. Sometimes, it can feel daunting to find a place to start in your journey towards activism and a deepened feeling of connection with the world around you. Here are some easy ways to get started in your learning and environmental involvement journey! And, as always, feel free to reach out to me on my contact page for further questions about getting involved or my work as an artist.
