Beyond the Canvas
When people first see the needles on my painting, their reaction is usually shock before curiosity. I decided to combine acrylic painting with 3D materials like needles and yarn to push my artwork beyond the flat surface of traditional painting. Mixed media has become an increasingly popular approach in contemporary art because it adds more texture, lighting, and dimension to the original artwork. The way I see mixed media is a way for artists to use their materials to translate feelings into...
