Aurora Bewicke (Aurora B.)

Working in layers, I weave together paper, paint, and cloth. Layering obscured background texts and images with abstracted scenes of daily life, I seek to highlight the contrast between broader world events and personal, lived experiences.

Inspired by the energy of rough sketches, my works are intentionally gritty and imperfect. Stains, tears, and fraying edges rebel against the photoshopped perfection of social media. Recycled found objects, deteriorating materials, and used clothing, strive for eco-consciousness in a world of materialist waste. A heavy emphasis on fabric and stitching pays homage to a long lineage of womxn artists.