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Shelby Austin Tourney – Recession Routine

Acrylic Gouache

24″ x 24″ x 1.5″

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Artist Statement

Uncertainty is a part of life in which we never outgrow. We begin to form habits for how we react at a young age; reflecting on this, I turn to the same routines and objects as an act of control, placating my need for stability. I explore the intricacies of comfort and discomfort, and how they coexist. This exploration within my practice allows me to bridge the gap between who I was and who I am, acting as a mirror throughout different stages of
my life. Each piece is a catalog of memories and spaces that no longer exist, items that enter and exit out of the cultural zeitgeist. The obscuring of time and age question how little I have changed at my core.