Sydney Buffalow
Cr8tion Rebel
TORRENTS Digital Exhibition
Moon Mama, 2023
Moon Mama, 2023
Grief, 2023
Artist Statement:
As a sustainable artist, I am driven by a deep connection to materials and design processes that transcend the ordinary. I have a passion for materials and design processes that evoke the emotions and feelings associated with transformation, rebirth, and sustainability.
One of my recent artistic endeavors is the "MOON MAMA" digital collage series. In this collection, I incorporate African wax fabric and vintage African photos of women into a lunar and celestial narrative. These pieces represent a harmonious fusion of tradition, culture, and cosmic wonder, inviting viewers to explore themes of rebirth and transformation.
Embracing the cutting-edge possibilities of our digital age, I have also ventured into the realm of artificial intelligence. With Al as my collaborator, I delve into the uncharted territories of creative expression. Through Al-powered algorithms, I push the boundaries of my artwork, exploring new dimensions of color, form, and style. The synergy between human creativity and artificial intelligence yields artwork that challenges preconceptions and invites viewers to question the very essence of art itself.
Sustainability remains a cornerstone of my artistic journey, where traditional craftsmanship converges with the digital frontier. I continue to find inspiration in repurposed materials, giving discarded furniture and functional items a renewed sense of purpose. Vintage National Geographic magazines and recycled plastic serve as both the physical and digital canvas for my imaginative endeavors. These materials are transformed through meticulous collage work, painting, and resin sealing, seamlessly blending analog and digital techniques. Subsequently, in the digital realm, I further manipulate and enhance these creations. Through digital art tools, I refine colors, experiment with textures, and infuse additional layers of meaning. The result is a fusion of the tangible and the virtual, creating pieces that are not only decorative and expressive but also environmentally responsible, and shareable in the digital realm for a wider audience to appreciate and engage with.
My artistic methods are characterized by their transformative nature. I take pride in breathing new life into objects and items, infusing them with fresh stories of renewal and purpose. At the heart of my artistic philosophy is the belief that everything present in our world has a purpose, and just because an item has lost its function does not mean it has lost its purpose.
Drawing from my background in ceramics, sculpture, and textiles, my creative toolbox is versatile, enabling me to explore diverse avenues of artistic expression.
While I am recognized for my functional sculptures and collages, my journey extends beyond the canvas. I actively engage in creating murals and collaborative brainstorming sessions with local artists, contributing to projects around the city. Together, we beautify the landscape of Washington, DC, infusing it with the energy of our collective creativity.
In a world where sustainability, innovation, and art converge, I am committed to inspiring emotions and feelings associated with transformation, rebirth, and sustainability. Through my work, I invite you to witness the union of human imagination and artificial intelligence, to explor the hidden purpose in the everyday, and to join me on a journey of artistic exploration that transcends boundaries and redefines the possibilities of creativity.
BIO:
Sydney Buffalow is Corcoran College of Art and Design graduate and accomplished female artist based in Washington, DC, who is passionate about sustainable art. With a background in ceramics, sculpture, and textiles, Sydney's work is characterized by her transformative techniques that give new life to discarded items and materials. Inspired by the emotions and feelings associated with women, transformation, rebirth, and sustainability, Sydney creates unique pieces that are both decorative and expressive.