ARTIST STATEMENT
My artistic practice explores the intricate web of socio-economic systems that shape our daily lives, intertwining themes of landscape, caregiving, and the frenetic pace of contemporary media consumption. Moving fluidly between painting, drawing, collage, and installation, my work reflects the chaotic nature of modern media. By appropriating motifs from social media, pop culture, and technological schematics, I interrogate how imagery and information are processed in today's hyperconnected world. My work often delves into particular subsections of these themes, spawning spin-off series that allow for focused curation of specific narratives. Through this, I aim to confront viewers with the psychological impacts of technological residue, provoking critical reflection on the complexities of our fears, dreams, and realities in the digital age.
ARTIST BIO
Lydia Dildilian was born in Mission Viejo, California, amidst the diverse landscapes of the United States she was nurtured through a nomadic upbringing. Dildilian received her B.F.A. in Painting and Drawing from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 2012, followed by an M.F.A. in Painting from the University of Florida, Gainesville in 2016.
Dildilian's works exhibited across the United States and in international galleries in Italy and China. Her artistic practice has resonated in numerous solo exhibitions, totaling ten, and she has contributed to over forty group or juried exhibitions. Notably, in 2019, Dildilian participated at Salone del Mobile, an International Design Biennale traveling from Milan, Italy; Moscow, Russia; and Shanghai, China. Her artistic practice has garnered recognition through various exhibition awards and institutional grants, while her pieces have found a home in private collections across the USA and distinguished publications such as New American Painters, Studio Break, and Dovetail Magazine.
Currently, Dildilian is an Associate Professor at Arkansas State University, where she spearheads the Painting program and imparts her expertise in painting, drawing, and design foundations. Through her art, Dildilian delves into the intricacies of socio-economic structures, American identity, and the nuanced landscape of motherhood. Her works, characterized by their intricate layers and vibrant hues, encompass paintings, collages, and installations. By intertwining blurred and sharpened features, she navigates a dialogue between sourced imagery from diverse realms such as photographs, magazines, video games, and appropriated images, constructing recursive and experimental spaces that challenge and engage viewers alike.
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Lives and works in Jonesboro, AR
Currently teaches as an Assistant Professor of Art & Design, Painting @ Arkansas State University
Currently teaches as an Assistant Professor of Art & Design, Painting @ Arkansas State University
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PURCHASING ARTWORK
If you are interested in purchasing work, I accept Cash App, PayPal, money orders, and wire transfers only. If you have question about the purchasing process or wish to buy work, please contact me directly through email.
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