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It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance . . . and I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process. --Henry James

            Artist: Kaleb Cotton
                                                              Title: Tapestry

I am a Shawnee Community College student currently live in Anna, Illinois. I've been making tie-dye for about five years, but I fell in love with the process after my first time tie-dying. With the knowledge I've acquired, I now make intricate designs on all sorts of fabric. I sell some of my creations, but I mostly tie-dye for personal joy and satisfaction. If you have questions or comments about tie-dye, please email me at kcotton836@shawneecc.edu
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                                                       Artist: Kayla Nale

                                                       Title: Japanese Model

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This piece was inspired by the beauty models tend to possess. It shows that while something or someone is beautiful on the outside, there are still flaws within. Using Cubism to distort the naturally beautiful face of the model symbolizes this for me.


                              




                               Artist: Ariel Barker-Erickson
                                                                                                                           Title: Bush Man

Ubiquitous, omnipotent, a watcher of humanity, Bush Man is the keeper of sanity.
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Artist: Alison Timmons

Title: Strength


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Words get in the way for me. Therefore, instead of a mouth, the woman has an elephant's trunk, representing the strength and peace I wish I had. The raven's wing also symbolizes strength. However, it's dual purpose is to symbolize freedom from the things that hinder me in life.






Artist: Kayleigh Ervin

                                          Title: Working Mechanism





This piece represents the movement inside a machine, still or moving, that gives it a sense of purpose. The black and white gradation gives  the old-fashioned or future reference. This piece can go either way for a person, interest, or purpose. 
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Artist: Nikki Ellett

Title: Flying High

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This piece reminds me of the gods, gold representing the beauty and morality of the all-knowing. The airplanes represent security. There is someone or something flying high above you to keep you protected. The spinning sculpture symbolizes the gods' never-ending life--and to know at all times that we have a destiny.






               
            Artist: Drew Middleton
                                                                               
                          Title: Thomas' Consideration

This piece stands against domestic abuse. Its components represent the conceding and struggling from both sides.
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Artist: Anna Freeman

Title: Separation

This piece represents the importance of the separation of church and state. The eagle holding a scroll in its nest represents the government. The cross in the distance represents religion. They are distant from each other and are two separate entities.




                                                                                                               

                                                                

                                      Artist: John Miller
                                                                                                    Title: Pig Flask

                             This is a copy of a pig flask originally made by Anna Pottery 
                             in the 1800s and sold to taverns to package whiskey for sale
                             to patrons.
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