Artist Statement

My drawings and woodcut prints seek for a balance between the big, profound human emotions like laughter and grief, or love and anger. I like to explore comedy just as deeply as I have fallen into grief and sadness. Finding a balance is my intention. My work is a constant interplay between nonobjective and figurative forms, and bright colors vs. subdued black and grey. I feel inspired by the technical sensibilities of classic woodcut printmakers, paired with my love of films and cartoons. I am drawn to the intricate, process-oriented nature of printmaking, which is anything but immediate. I enjoy seeing my hand show through my work, allowing the process to breathe through the noise of the carved grain in a woodcut. My art is usually a response to my own experiences and feelings. I come from a blue-collar background where I have felt burdened by the effects of financial struggle, addiction, and mental illness, while simultaneously surrounded by friendship, love, laughter and comfort. It comes back to the balance. I want my work to be fun to look at, while also gripping darker considerations at times.

Contact me for exhibition availability, project ideas, buying work, commission requests, or anything else!

Lindseyhurst17@gmail.com