About Amy
Amy Boone- McCreesh was born on Loring Air Force Base in Maine to a British mother and American father. Currently she is based in Baltimore, MD with interests in the connections between aesthetic leanings within economic and cultural status. She has a heightened visual awareness of the ways people and spaces flaunt class, taste, and access. Amy received her MFA from Towson University in Maryland, and shortly thereafter was awarded a two-year Hamiltonian Artist Fellowship in Washington, DC.… more
Works on Paper - 2015 - 2017
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Inherent StrengthMixed Media and found objects on cut paper 49" x 42.5" x 3.5"
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Inherent Strength detaildetail
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In the Flamingo BrushMixed Media on cut paper 17" x 15" x 1.5"
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Pineapple BeehiveMixed Media and found objects on cut paper 42" x 33" x 3"
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Peony TombstoneMixed media on cut paper 31" x 26" x 2"
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Jack Rabbit, Moments of RestMixed media and collage on cut paper 30" x 50" x 2" 2016
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Jack Rabbit, Moments of Rest (detail)2016 mixed media and collage on paper, detail
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JellyMixed media and collage on cut paper 23" x 21" x 1.5" 2016
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Ocean HeaddressOcean Headdress 2017, Mixed media and collage on paper, 29" x 20" x 1"
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Eyelash Shrimp, Elephant Earsmixed media on cut paper 22" x 17" x 2"
Patterns and Still lives
In 2016 I also started a new series that utilizes many of the same principles as the pattern making but results in a singular image. The still life series is a combination of photography and some digital manipulation. The subject matter for the still life photographs are old artworks, studio props, and materials I often use in my studio.
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Napoleon patternPattern digitally created using previous artworks (scanned and photographs) made specifically or a site specific exhibition at Napoleon gallery in Philadelphia, PA
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View of Napoleon pattern in exhibition settingCustom Vinyl created from Napoleon pattern, imagery created using previous artworks for this exhibition. 2016
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Inherent Strength patternPattern created to be printed on vinyl and installed with the works on paper "Inherent Strength" and "Pineapple Beehive" 2016
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Pineapple Beehive patternPattern created to be printed on vinyl and installed with the works on paper "Inherent Strength" and "Pineapple Beehive" 2016
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Pineapple Beehive and Inherent StrengthPineapple Beehive and Inherent Strength works on paper installed with custom patterned vinyl, made for these works (shown in previous images) 2016
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Yellow spots patternPattern created using scans of previous works on paper. Digital Collage. 2016. Printed in fabric and vinyl to be used in other artworks.
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Studio Still Life 12016, Photograph, inkjet print on Rives BFK, Depicts previous artworks, objects in studio, and custom printed fabric
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Studio still life 22016, Photograph, inkjet print on Rives BFK, Photo of previous artworks, custom fabric and objects in studio
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Studio still life 32016 Photograph with digital manipulation, inkjet print on Rives BFK Photograph of previous artworks, custom printed, patterned papers, objects in studio
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Moving Patterns animationScreen shot of Moving Patterns animation, 2016-17, Browser animation created with css and html, animates patterns that I have created and allows for color shifts and moving portions
Works on paper 2014
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Anything Sacred, twoMixed media, collage, and inkjet print on paper. Wall vinyl
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Stripes2014 Inkjet print and mixed media on Rives BFK 26" x 20"
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Lagoon Curtain2014 mixed media, collage, and digital print on Rives BFK 17" x 11.5"
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Ghosts2014 Ink, pastel, marker, acrylic, inkjet print, and collage on Rives BFK 26" x 20"
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Topography II2014 mixed media, collage, and digital print on Rives BFK 22.5" x 15.5"
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Animal Confetti2014 Digital collage and mixed media on Rives BFK 29" x 35"
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Atmosphere2014 Digital collage, ink, pastel, marker, acrylic, and collage on Rives BFK 11" x 8"
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The Blocks2014 ink, pastel, marker, watercolor, acrylic, inkjet print and collage on Rives BFK 11" x 8"
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Anything Sacred2014 Digital collage and mixed media on Rives BFK 26" x 20"
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This Landscape, This Place2014 Inkjet print and mixed media on Rives BFK 24" x 35"
Views
Views series:
Architecture appears to us globally in classist ways, through city planning, grand visual details and the views out of windows, manmade spaces define the humans they serve. Decorative clues, small and large, signify power and access. Small details such as Fresh flowers confirm access while a large home, beautiful views, and an expensive car flaunt power. Cultural aesthetics, passed down through families, such as color choices and fabrics in a home are often judged by others perceptions of good and bad taste. All of these aspects tell a story about socio economic positioning. These works on paper are a straight forward explorations of views, while the installation and sculptural pieces embody what it's like to be in a beautiful and maximal space. All works have the goal of questioning our level of access to beauty in our lives and the determining factors surrounding and mirroring our socio-economic status. Living in Baltimore city for over ten years, and being home-centered during the pandemic have helped shaped Boone-McCreesh’s newest View series.
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Garden View with Upholstered Window SeatGarden View with Upholstered Window Seat 2019 Mixed media and cut paper, beads, found objects 35” x 27” x .5"
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Home with barsHome (with bars) 2020 Mixed media and collage on paper 47” x 38” x .5”
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As the World BurnsAs the World Burns 2020 Mixed media and collage on paper 44” x 33.5” x .5”
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Sunrise and Sunset in the CitySunrise and Sunset in the City 2020 Mixed media and collage on paper 34.5” x 28.5” x .5"
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Interior DecorInterior Decor 45” x 43” x 2” Mixed media and collage on paper 2021
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City GardenCity Garden view 64” x 42” x .5” Mixed media and collage on paper 2021
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Purple Curtains at the CabinPurple Curtains at a Cabin 38” x 29” x .5” Mixed media and collage on paper 2021
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The View"The View" 2017, Mixed media garlands, wood, vinyl, latex paint with custom-patterned ottomans 332” x 135” x 107”
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AbundanceAbundance (permanent installation at Facebook, Washington DC) 2019 Acrylic, wood, steel, paper, latex paint, mixed media 26’ x 8’ x 6”
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Room with a View"Room with a View" Installation for Visarts, Maryland 2020 Foam, custom silk, vinyl, wood, mixed media garlands 90'l x 7' high x 4' deep
All that Glitters
"All that Glitters" explores the nature of social and visual hierarchy as determined by the importance of gold. Recycled materials, found objects, tape, and paper mache object were combined with formal design elements to create a space that felt visually overwhelming, yet organized.
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All that GlittersInstallation at Howard Community College Fabric, paper, plastic, paper mache, acrylic paint, glitter, found objects, vinyl, wood, tape, hand-made confetti 2013
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All that Glitters detailInstallation at Howard Community College Fabric, paper, plastic, paper mache, acrylic paint, glitter, found objects, vinyl, wood, tape, hand-made confetti 2013
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All that Glitters detailInstallation at Howard Community College Fabric, paper, plastic, paper mache, acrylic paint, glitter, found objects, vinyl, wood, tape, hand-made confetti 2013
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All that Glitters detailInstallation at Howard Community College Fabric, paper, plastic, paper mache, acrylic paint, glitter, found objects, vinyl, wood, tape, hand-made confetti 2013
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All that GlittersInstallation at Howard Community College Fabric, paper, plastic, paper mache, acrylic paint, glitter, found objects, vinyl, wood, tape, hand-made confetti 2013
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All That Glitters installationMixed media installation at Howard Community College
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All that glitters detail
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All that Glitters detailKatzen Art Center
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All that Glitters detail
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All that GlittersInstallation at Katzen Art Center, American University, Washington DC. Fabric, paper, plastic, paper mache, acrylic paint, glitter, found objects, vinyl, interior house paint 2013 Dimensions Vary
Taste and Privilege exhibition views
The exhibition as a whole dances around the idea of aesthetic taste and the way it forms culturally. Maximal installations and works on paper, as well as sculptural forms and intense color combinations are the primary vehicles for the show.
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Taste and Privilege exhibition viewMixed media installation "Taste and Privilege" at York College in Pennsylvania.
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Taste and Privilege (exhibition view)Exhibition view showing sculptural table top piece, works on paper, and painted walls to reference columns and 'important' spaces
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Depictions of PowerDepictions of Power, 2017 Center wall: Custom fabric, vinyl, mixed media garlands Pillars: Acrylic, foam, custom fabric, mixed media garlands, floor vinyl 7’ h x 13’ w x 10.5’ d Pillars range from 3.3’ to 4.5’ Part of the exhibition "Taste and Privilege" at York College in Pennsylvania
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Depictions of PowerDepictions of Power, 2017 Center wall: Custom fabric, vinyl, mixed media garlands Pillars: Acrylic, foam, custom fabric, mixed media garlands, floor vinyl 7’ h x 13’ w x 10.5’ d Pillars range from 3.3’ to 4.5’ Detail view
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Fruits of our Labor IFruits of our Labor I, 2017 Acrylic, wood, fabric, mixed media, cut paper, found objects, 47” x 24” x 21” A sculptural piece that exists somewhere between tabletop, pillar, and sculpture. Using maximal decorative elements to reference fruit, or excess, and how we choose to spend our money in the Western World.
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The View"The View" site specific installation at York College in Pennsylvania. 2017 Wood, latex paint, mixed media garlands, wall vinyl 332” x 135” x 107”
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Taste and Privilege exhibition viewTaste and Privilege exhibition view, 2017 Corner view of a larger exhibition. Featuring mixed media works on paper, sculpture and custom ottomans for seating
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The view, exhibition viewThe view, exhibition view, 2017 Mixed media garlands, wood, vinyl, latex paint, 332” x 135” x 107” Shown with custom ottomans for seating
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The ViewThe View, 2017 Mixed media garlands, wood, vinyl, latex paint 332” x 135” x 107”
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Taste and Privilege exhibition viewTaste and Privilege exhibition view, at York College in PA, 2017