Lulu Marin
My Shayla, Mid-fire clay, underglaze, clear glaze and high-fire wire, 18 × 9 × 6 in.
Within my daily life, humor, sarcasm and the bizarre are the most essential means by which I connect with others. While my work often deals with heavy topics such as addiction, capitalism and body image, I engage with my viewers through mirth. By creating a simultaneous notion of attraction and repulsion, I am able to convey an uncomfortable concept. In most cases, the work that I have created stems from feelings of anger or frustration which I wish to contain internally, and yet express violently. These pieces often begin as a real world observation, such as an interaction with someone on the train. These observations evolve into a drawing where I analyze why I chose my subject and evaluate why I need to make light of a scene, concept or person. Character building, bright colors, odd subject matter, everyday mundane objects presented as oddities and personal narrative drives my artwork. My rage is meant to be shared and felt by others so that they too can allow themselves to feel understood and represented.
Lulu Marin
Lulu Marin’s artwork combines the hardships of adulthood with the rage and passion of a pubescent teenager. With childlike notes of anger, fear, humor and rebellion, Lulu reflects on her anxieties in colorful ways that all can relate to. Lulu received both a Bachelors of Fine Arts in painting and Bachelors of Art in Art History from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. She received a multitude of scholarships and research opportunities, including a year-long full tuition covered under the UNCA Talent Scholarship. Since finishing undergrad, Lulu has taught art to all ages at Thales Academy, Ensworth High School, Buchanan Arts Center and Nashville Pottery. In the last year, Lulu was a fellow of Buchanan Arts Emerging Artists Program. Lulu spent this time working on personal pieces that explore stories about her late Father and her relationship to her Cuban identity. As a current Ceramics MFA candidate at Temple University, Lulu is looking forward to expanding her work and material knowledge.