Gallery intern Helen Sturm (’20) continues to interview the senior studio majors as their exhibitions open in the Smith Gallery. Read below about Lindsey Owen’s unique musical influence, the intersection between digital and furniture design, and her future in the art world.
Name, Hometown: Lindsey Owen | Charlotte, NC
What is your primary medium? I would say digital but recently with my furniture I’ve done a lot with wood/sculpture.
What does the title of your show mean? When creating my pieces I frequently listen to old rock songs. House of the Rising Sun is one of them, so I changed it to House of the Rising None since it’s about interiors and the thought of “none or nothing” relates to an empty gallery.
What are the most important themes/concepts/ideas you want visitors to take away from this exhibit? My hope is that the pieces can spark a conversation about topics that are more whispered than spoken aloud while making us more comfortable about the dialogue (of each topic displayed in each piece).
What do you feel is the most significant piece in the exhibition and why? Personally, I think that my most important piece is “Free Bird” – the chair covered in feathers – because it combines all the successful ideas/thoughts I have culminated across each previous piece.
How was the installation process for you? Was it difficult to transition out of the studio and into a gallery space? I don’t necessarily work in one singular space so transitioning into the gallery was pretty easy. It was really eye opening seeing all of my furniture pieces in a clean white space since they had been surrounded by clutter in other spaces.
How will art and the process of making continue to play a role in your life after graduation? After graduation I will be working with an interior design firm. I will continue my use of pattern in an interior design sense as well as challenging the classic use of furniture.
