Lynn Bierbaum

Artist Statement:

 

I use my sculptural photography as a means of self-expression; documenting past memories while still focusing on my present and future self. I am most fascinated in finding the beauty in the mundane using everyday objects, places and symbols to represent stories that together make up who I am. My goal is to make work that draws the viewers in and allows them to introspect their own memories in order to find themselves.

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My series “Holding Hands” depict images of hands holding different objects but to me, I see portraits of people. These objects are memories I have with different individuals within my life. Some positive, others negative but each one has molded me into who I am today. Each glass form is slightly different in both color and shape from the next because each person shaped me in different ways. Whether it was a first love, mentor or bad influence. Each one has altered or created a part of who I am. But to the viewers they represent something completely different from my own.

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My ambrotypes on blown glass are made as an introspection of past, present and future self while also showing the strength and fragility we all have as humans. Moving forward I hope to keep expanding on my “holding hands” and “telling hands” series as I keep exploring new places, meeting new people, and learning who I am.