I transform forgotten objects and spaces in order to highlight and celebrate life's complexity, finding pattern, rhythm and beauty in the chaos of our reality.
I view everything as a puzzle. I am interested in harmonizing seemingly incongruous elements in order to emphasize the actual interconnectedness of everything. Discarded materials are especially fascinating to me because they are a mirror of our society. Repurposing found objects that are laden with history and previous associations adds an element of surprise, discovery, and humor to my work. The reorganization of the pieces provides the spectator a meditation on our culture of consumption and suggests a better utilization of resources, be they human, natural or manufactured. Inspiring our shared impulse to contemplate and create, I introduce new ways of writing our lives, of telling our stories, of narrating ourselves…of intervening.
"Emily C-D channels color. With a vivid, selective palette, the artist has a subtle—yet vehement—way of creating compositions both symbolic and concrete. Her art is grounded in a profound experience that is not only personal, but also collective, reflecting her awareness, positivity, and collaborative spirit. She studies each context and incorporates it, transgressing the everyday by prioritizing the participatory enthusiasm of children and youth who embue the work with their own voices and colors. A project constructed from ordinary pieces of junk is elevated to the rhythm of a sculpture—unique and authentic, but ephemeral."
—Artist statement, and exhibition text "Fragments for a Mosaic" by Víctor Fuentes, from the catalog for Intervenida
Intervenida: New Installation by Emily C-D was curated by Kay Hwang and was on view at Julio Fine Arts Gallery at Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland from September 10 - October 14, 2012.
"Part shrine, throne, and colorful vortex, the corner piece combines visual elements of Mexican folk art, Op Art, and Pop Assemblage. It fills the back corner of the gallery and comes off as both festive and meditative. At least 12 feet across and 6 feet high, the sculpture relies heavily on a giant piece of white paper, cut and folded as a framing element, which sets it apart physically from the ground and walls of the gallery. An intense blue-green sphere, painted directly on the wall and on a wooden shape on the floor, draws attention to its center; it allows complex patterns from the metal screen and the resulting shadows to vibrate with the movement of the viewer’s eye. In its center, a small yellow festoon diffuses the serious tension of the outer shapes and signifies a small celebration. The piece is visually dramatic but also seems to have a sense of humor about itself. This is true for most of the works included in the show."
—Cara Ober, "On The Move: The mixed-media artwork in Intervenida, a solo show by Emily C-D at Loyola University Maryland, reflects the transformative power of travel and adventure," Bmore Art, 2012.
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