Born out of inspiration gleaned from aerial viewpoints and ethereal information, like radio waves, Badham’s collage work strikes a balance between the visible and invisible environments of everyday life. Never one to reproduce such images directly, her abstract compositions only give indications of the existence of such things - leaving the viewer enough room to reach their own conclusions about what it is they are confronted with through her work. Creating compositions that feel more like glimpses into realms we live in, but seldom notice, Badham’s pictures carry an often uncanny sense of the familiar - indications of subconsciously known environments unnoticed by a fast-paced modern society. Her works give the viewer an opportunity to formalize what these forces look like were they to become tangible, visible forms. Badham’s collaged abstract compositions are built using materials sourced from both studio detritus and stencils of her own making - creating works that are transcendent and yet physically connected to both common and exotic environments. The results of her efforts are works that become sublime monuments dedicated to everyday places and the often overlooked events that transpire around us everyday.
The artist currently lives and works in Los Angeles, CA.
CONTACT:
JULIA BADHAM STUDIO
818.400.2875
juliabadham@mac.com.