New A Life, Still Submission!

Ginger Grimm
Title:1 of 24
Wake Technical Community College
Charcoal and white conte on drawing paper
18” by 24” (unframed)

In considering the syntax of the title ‘A Life, Still’, the concept behind ‘1 of 24’ was expressing movement and life through a still image. A fast food drive thru, being that it has become symbolic of the pace at which modern life moves, fit well in developing the concept. ‘1 of 24’ means that what is captured is only 1 of 24 continual hours of drivers about their busy lives pulling in, and pulling out.

I began taking interest in drawing when I was 10 years old. I enjoy experimenting with all sorts of mediums as well as different styles to express my ideas. 

New A Life, Still Submission!

Amelia Pate
Untitled 
Wake Tech Community College
Ink pencil, charcoal, conte crayon, ink print
18” x 24”
I saw A life, Still as a single moment in my life, a snapshot of my childhood that has been lost, possibly broken, and very remote.  The carousel is just one of many objects I could have chosen, but one that was true to me.  I love the childlike innocence and pure delight I feel when watching a child have that experience, mostly because it reminds me of that part of myself, and allows me to access that feeling once again.  

As an artist, most of my earlier work consisted of acrylic and oil painting, but as I have progressed through college and become bolder in my artwork, I enjoy more experimentation with different media. I am currently finishing up my last semester at Wake Tech will be studying fashion and textiles at NCSU in the fall.