Peyton Mollett 

ART - BFA

Stay Tough, 2021, plaster, acrylic, wax, nails, foam, chair, dimensions variable

My work is an exploration of my relationship with my body and the ways trauma leaves an external imprint. I explore the inherent beauty and strength within the body through specific materials that are hard and soft. Traumas are represented in hard materials such as metal and geodes while the body is made of plaster and wax, materials that are prone to change. I continuously experiment with new materials to create forms that represent the emotional traumas that the body endures. I want people to view my work and feel the hurt and strength that I have found in my body. @art_is_imitation_