Abby Bekken

Artist Statement: My artwork focuses on the exploration of negative space. With my pieces, I concentrate on the balance between the positive spaces and the areas your eyes are drawn to that are absent, that equally demand your attention.  The empty spaces bring a rhythm that creates an imaginary form that fills the void. Some of my pieces are able to move. This allows the viewer to construct the piece to their own aesthetic desire, becoming a part of the creative process. I like this because the art can be reconstructed into entirely new shapes and spaces, by arranging then from different viewpoints.