An introduction to the work of Anthony Stevens, an new associate artist at Raw Art Foundation.
Anthony Stevens - Artists Statement:
I
am a U.K based, self taught Artist. I use my work as a form of therapy
and self expression. When not producing art, I also work as a Peer
Support Specialist and engage in Buddhist culture and peace activities.
Primarily,
my work is about expressing and processing trauma and it's after
effects. I guess it's me dancing with my inner dynamics so that I can
find a rhythm that is both constructive and wonderful.
My work is heavily influenced by my practise of Nichiren Buddhism and chanting 'Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo', especially the concept of 'Nothing is wasted'.
This has become manifest by my choosing to work primarily with scrap
fabrics. By choosing to do this, I am forced to look creatively and
perceive potential in what may seem to be useless and beyond repair.
This is in direct correlation with how I strive to perceive my life and
my experiences.
Like my art, it is sometimes a painstaking and frustrating process, but ultimately I feel joy and satisfaction with the result.
An introduction to the work of Anthony Stevens, an new associate artist at Raw Art Foundation.
R*A*F is an Independent Arts studio/forum for untrained,
autodidactic artists, supporting collaborative creative processes.
R*A*F is based in Frankfurt am Main. http://www.rawartfoundation.de/
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