I strive to understand the fleshy vessel I occupy and its experiences through my artistic process. Abjection, both socially and physically, is an underlying aspect of my work that speaks to complex emotions and intimate memories throughout my discourse. The use of art to comprehend abjection and self allows for a visual investigation of the ideas that speak closely to my fleshy vessel’s experience. Paint becomes flesh, hair strands become sutures, batting takes on the role of fat and organs and charcoal becomes an extension of the imagination at work. Visceral hues that speak back to the corporeal body occupy my color palette which brings intimate and sometimes repugnant sensations to the viewer. I construct an abstract, unrecognizable yet familiar manifestation of the viscera which blurs the line between self and other. The process of abstracting the body and these emotions allows for a disconnect from my own intimate experiences. The results are mere strains of the body and its sensations.

EDUCATION

2019      MFA in Painting. Texas Tech University.

 

2015      BFA in Art. Emphasis: Painting and Drawing. Texas Tech University. 

 

EXHIBITIONS

2022

  • Art Fluent “MOOD” Exhibition, Curated and juried by Amy Matteson Neil- Creative Director at Art Fluent. Online Exhibition, MA.

  • Las Laguna Gallery “Outstanding” Online Exhibition, Laguna Beach, CA.

2021

  • The Cade Gallery (AACC) “The Route Towards Equity” Exhibition, Juried by Ix-Nic Iruegras- Executive Director of the Mexican Cultural Institute DC. Arnold, MD.

  • Silverwood Park Gallery “(Un)Natural Boundaries and Boarders” Exhibition Juried by Katayoun Amjadi. Saint Anthony, MN.

  • CASP 5&J “Good & Plenty: 2021 Painting Symposium Attendee Exhibition”. Lubbock, TX.

2020

  • Artreviewpower100 “Group Show” Online Exhibition, Instagram.

  • Las Laguna Gallery “Small Works- Big Talent” Online Exhibition, Laguna Beach, CA.

  • Dayton Society of Artists “Intertwined” Online Exhibition, Juried by Heather Jones, Dayton, OH.

2019

  • Jones Gallery “November 2019 Group Show” Exhibition, Kansas City, MO.

  • Windigo Fest “Heart of Darkness” Art Exhibition, Curated by Michael Belmer. Manitowoc, WI.

  • Charles Adams Studio Project “Small Works Reunion”, Curated by Kristy Kirstinek, Lubbock, Tx.

  • Charles Adams Live/Work Studios, Studio 4. “Visceral Reveries” MFA Thesis Solo Exhibition, Lubbock, Tx.

  • Veridian Artists. “30 Under30”, 2nd Place, Juried by Dona Gustafon, Curator of American Art, Manhattan, NY.

2018

  • Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts Ice House. “BLNKA Exhibit: Color and Culture”, Lubbock, Tx.2018

  • 2018 BLNKA JAM. Featured Artist in local group show. Urban Arts Festival. Lubbock, Texas.

  • The Crooked Arts Show. In Between Gallery. Slaton, Texas.

  • Figural Resuscitation. Texas Tech University Satellite Gallery, Lubbock, Texas. Curated by Jeramiah Macha and Samantha Resendez

2017

  • 2nd year MFA Graduate Student Exhibition. Landmark Arts: Landmark Gallery, School of Art, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.

  • Studio 19. Artwork on display alongside other local artists. Lubbock, Texas. 2138 19th st. April 29th- August 17th.

2016         

  • BLNKA Mattison Exhibit. Lubbock, Texas.

  • Day of the Dead ofrenda in remembrance of those who died of gun violence. Landmark Arts. Texas Tech University.

  • Annual Art MFA Student Group Show. Landmark Arts. Lubbock, Texas.

Media


2020

  • Album Cover Art, Embrace the Change - Tea With Titians, Oil painting for digital reproduction use. Oil on wood panel. Private Collection, TX.

  • https://www.michellejadephoto.com/blog-interview-with-an-artist/interview-samantha-resendez