PIA DUGGER

I am convinced that there is a direct link between our well-being and nature.

 

Outdoor-walks and beach visits are perceived to be therapeutic and healing. Especially (here) in South Florida there are many opportunities to connect with nature. 

 

Nevertheless, we get sucked into the daily grind and are paralyzed by electronic overstimulation. In addition, we destroy the very thing that heals us by over consumption, pollution and the need for immediate gratification. 

 

I draw inspiration from my personal experiences as a full-time working mother and wife, my love for nature, science, osteology and emotional discovery. 

My work brings attention to the delicate relationship between humanity and nature while critiquing the forces that disrupt it. I depict animals or specimens, surrounded by vibrant colors, glitch imagery, and graphic patterns. These contrasting elements symbolize external stresses and the struggle between the natural and the artificial—the autonomous versus the relentless race of modern life.

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As a three dimensional extension of my paintings, I incorporate kinetic and interactive elements, such as magnets, transforming my work, creating ever-evolving pieces which invite deeper engagement. Giving the observer the ability to change the artwork serves as a reminder that we are ultimately in charge of our planet and its destiny. I challenge people to reflect on the disconnection between humanity and the natural world, encouraging them to rethink their relationship with the environment and the pressures of contemporary living.