ELAN CADIZ FERGUSON
ABOUT
I am a North American Visual Artist.
My works are grounded in the domestic, historical imagery and personal narrative.
My artwork begins with the deconstruction of prior knowledge concluding my investigation with a fusion of home, material histories and redefinition. Balancing the intersectionality that exists as a woman of many ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds I'm constantly looking to my personal history to better understand myself and the world.
I re-invent myself with each project series I take on by using various formats of presentation: video, poetry, storytelling, artifacts, print media, photography, sculpture, drawing, painting, illustration and installation. The presentation may differ but remain in constant conversation with each other.
My interest in art began when I was young. My father and mother, always supplied me with art supplies and encouragement. I grew up watching and admiring them both, and as I became older I was introduced to teaching as their assistant.
My formal training began in the High School of Art & Design. After graduation I was accepted to the Fashion Institute of Technology where I studied Advertisement and Design and Photography for two years. I graduated from City College of New York City with a BA in Studio Art and Education in 2008. I specialized in graphic design, printmaking, and education. I also took classes in art instruction and child psychology. I received my Masters in Fine Art from the School of Visual Arts May 2018.
EXHIBITIONS
LatchKey Gallery | 173 Henry Street | info@latchkeygallery.com | 646.213.9070