Artworks inspired by Arcosanit, AZ, the community project started by architect Paolo Soleri.

Arcosanti Inspired

Creating the paintings for this collection, I consider the emotion that resides in the memory of a space. Generally, one thinks of a dwelling as a place of protection and refuge, but what if it is a restriction and a barrier from the freedom right in front of us?

Architected Landscapes

The fluidity of water based media on paper

Aqueous Media

This painting is part of a series of abstract paintings I call "auras." The Auras are meant to be a reflection of the self as the viewer observes them. The colors of paint try to focus as one entity, yet meld with the other colors to attempt to create a unity while still being their own entity. 

Auras

Architecture is said to be the most complete form of art because it uses all other forms in its creation. From sculpture, to acoustics, to light dancing on a window pane, architecture is all encompassing, and when done correctly, levitating. With this collection, I have sought out and photographed architecture in cities I have traveled that move me from one plane to the next. 

Jessica Rae Ecker