Cydney French

Artists Statement for Upcoming Red e Cafe show Sept 2014

The Wilderness Inside

There is the space inside each of us that is only viewed by the self, the creator. It is different for each of us based upon our own experiences, upbringing, values and imagination. What that looks like, what it feels like, what it metaphorically tastes like is the motivation behind what I make. It is unchartered space that borders time and space, landing in this earthly realm. I am deeply immersed in the language of energy and the "˜unseen to the eye' places I travel. The metaphor of my work is poignant and heart felt. It is born out of passion and a desire for understanding. The animal is instinct I can identify with. I live from my gut. I make decisions from my intuition. My imagery is a combination of worship of the spirit within, dissection of my life, emotional surge, and response to the world around me. Animal is carnal and instinctual. The harsh reality of natures truest self is witnessed in the life of a wild animal. As a human, I forget that I am animal with all the mental chatter and events of the mundane to distract me. The image of an animal reduces me back to my base state of existence. I am elevated in understandi...

Pacific Northwest College of Art Portland Oregon 1998 BFA
EastWest College of the Healing Arts Portland Oregon 2004 LMT
Lightsong School of Shamanic Studies Gresham Oregon 2005-2014