Senalka McDonald

I choose to work in a multidimensional framework, stimulating the senses of the viewer from many angles. I tend to focus on the process during creation of the work as an extremely important aspect of my art. It is of great meaning for me, as the artist, to have a moment of catharsis and reflection within each of my pieces. Without the cleansing experience of release, I feel heavy, unfulfilled, and in a state of limbo. Words, images, distractions and more infiltrate each moment of our daily lives. Those permeating disturbances, growing a complex seed of artistic endeavor, inspire the decisions made for my work. Though an image is usually placed in my mind, I allow my hands to search for the best materials for my creative experience. This allows me to work in the most candid way possible, while staying true to the creative process. The focal point of my current work has been my growth as a black, Latin, adult woman in America. My biological need for a “unit”, technological forces, and simple every day occurrences have caused me to discover and explore my adulthood. But where does all of this live within my body, and how is it being manifested into my surroundings? I feel challenged to create art that explores this question and more in an open and inspiring way.