Thesis Exhibition: April 9 - April 12 

Reception: April 11, 5-8pm  

The Death of Tinkerbell. 2024, Silver, Sapphire, Emerald, Amethyst, 6"x6"x6" 

The Death of Tinkerbell. 2024, Silver, Sapphire, Emerald, Amethyst, 6"x6"x6" 

Artist Statement 

My planned thesis presentation titled “5150” will examine themes of survival, resourcefulness, and class conflict through the lens of a first-generation citizen’s experience in the United States. This work investigates the psychological toll of navigating a new language and culture while striving for financial success. The main concept of my project explores movement of flight as a metaphor for escape, reflecting the emotions tied to survival mechanisms, fight or flight.  

The Rowing Song Round

the world and home again

That's the sailor's way

Faster faster, faster faster

There's no earthly way of knowing

Which direction we are going

There's no knowing where we're rowing

Or which way the river's flowing

Is it raining,is it snowing

Is a hurricane a–blowing

Not a speck of light is showing

So the danger must be growing

Are the fires of Hell a–glowing

Is the grisly reaper mowing

Yes, the danger must be growing

For the rowers keep on rowing

And they're certainly not showing

Any signs that they are slowing.

By Roald Dahl.

More information about Ben Solo at www.bensoloart.com  

All photos credited to the artist.