Artist Statement
Through a fusion of painting and photography, my work explores memory, comfort, and transformation. My work is about identity, belonging, and the emotional and physical weight we carry at different stages of life. I am particularly interested in how textures and fragmentation can mirror memory, grief, and nostalgia. Using acrylic paint mixed with salt and sand, and photographing details and portraits, I construct pieces that feel intimate yet open-ended, allowing space for viewers to bring their own associations and experiences. My process often involves distressing, manipulating, and layering to evoke a sense of passing time—blurring the boundaries between past and present, personal and collective histories.
Biography Statement
Halle Tucker is an interdisciplinary artist from St. Louis, Missouri, exploring themes of nostalgia, displacement, and personal history. Through abstract expressionist techniques and experimental textures, she creates layered compositions that blur the line between abstraction and representation. Her work is deeply influenced by her passion for fine arts, entrepreneurship, and business, shaping her approach to color, design, and narrative.
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Tucker is currently pursuing her BFA at the University of Cincinnati, where she explores the intersection of painting and photography. Her practice incorporates a range of materials and processes, emphasizing the complexities of memory and identity. She has exhibited her work in both solo and group shows and continues to refine her artistic voice through experimentation and research. Tucker currently lives in Cincinnati and is set to graduate in December 2025.
