Shadow Portraits
This silhouette portrait collection represents some of Wyoming’s non-native and invasive species. I have expanded upon the traditional cut-paper silhouette portrait with contemporary elements such as the subtle cut-out features.
The historic silhouette style originates from the Victorian period and is also known as Shadow Portraits. These species are considered to be casting a shadow upon their non-native Wyoming environment while trying to meet their survival needs. Among this collection, what was explored was the type of species as well as the scale of the complex narrative between the transition of habitats.
Shadow Portraits was exhibited in May 2022 at The Brinton Museum’s Northern Trust Gallery and was generously support by the Wyoming Art Council Professional Development/ Career Advancement Grant.
European Starling, Cut paper, 6" x 4", 2020
Eastern Gray Squirrel, Cut paper, 6" x 4", 2020
Russian Olive, Cut paper, 6" x 4", 2020
Goldfish, Cut paper, 6" x 4", 2020
Fire Ant, Cut paper, 6" x 4", 2020
Mountain Goat, Cut paper, 6" x 4", 2020
Cheatgrass, Cut paper, 6" x 4", 2020
Spongy Moth (European Gypsy Moth), Cut paper, 6" x 4", 2020
Opossum (Virginia), Cut paper, 6" x 4", 2020
New Zealand Mudsnail, Cut paper, 6" x 4", 2020
Oxeye Daisy, Cut paper, 6" x 4", 2020
Feral Cat, Cut paper, 6" x 4", 2020
Japanese Beetle, Cut paper, 6" x 4", 2020
Bullfrog, Cut paper, 6" x 4", 2020
Wild Mustang (Feral Horse), Cut paper, 6" x 4", 2020
Emerald Ash Borer, Cut paper, 6" x 4", 2020
May 2022 Shadow Portraits Exhibit at The Brinton Museum Northern Trust Gallery (Big Horn, WY)
May 2022 Shadow Portraits Exhibit at The Brinton Museum Northern Trust Gallery (Big Horn, WY)