Adam Wever-Glen

University of California, Davis

Artwork title: Blue Dream
oil on canvas | 36 x 36 inches

Tell us about the work that you have submitted.
Blue Dream articulates moments of awareness to the present. The portrait of Dagney Hollmann connects to the viewer through the direct, piercing eye contact. This interaction creates an intense moment of quiet presence, which is emphasized by the undisturbed blue gradient background.

How do you describe your work and practice?
My process involves researching a variety of contemporary and historical visual media. I create with the intention of communicating the ineffable; finding those quiet, present moments that can only be known and not spoken.

What motivated you to apply to the AXA Art Prize?
As a painter, I have spent years honing my craft and seeking out possibilities for growth. The AXA Art Prize is an opportunity for me to compare my work with that of my contemporaries.

What about figurative work do you find particularly inspiring?
The image of the figure has an incredible ability to communicate human experience, particularly our experiences with other people, which makes for great storytelling. Figurative painting’s visual language has the ability to teach us about ourselves.

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