Between the Earth and Sky
Level of Education of Students Involved
Undergraduate
Faculty Sponsor
Sarah Jantzi
College
College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)
Discipline(s)
Art
Presentation Type
Artistic Presentation
Symposium Date
Spring 4-24-2025
Abstract
Abstract: Between the Earth and Sky
How do you find balance? In these days, balance is necessary, more than ever. My project is a 3-part series of mixed media portraits, called Between the Earth and Sky, based on a poem I wrote of the same name. The subject is a personal one, about going back and forth between emotions, and trying to navigate the ebb and flow of everyday life as though it were a stormy sea. However, both this project and my poem was meant to represent the inner balance that I was able to find. Balance between experiencing all of the seasons of life, both the good and the bad, both the thorny vines and the red roses. I hope that the viewer will walk away remembering there is peace to be found within the tides of dark and light, and we can always find this peace within ourselves.
Recommended Citation
Maguire, Amelia, "Between the Earth and Sky" (2025). Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 1429.
https://scholar.valpo.edu/cus/1429
For Artistic Presentations
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Biographical Information about Author(s)
I am a Digital Media Arts major with a strong interest in psychology and art. I chose my topic because I am interested to explore common themes in issues that we all face. I wanted to provide my perspective on mental health issues by translating my personal struggles into my work. I also wanted to show that beautiful art can be borne from difficult experiences.