Leo Sewell And Betsy Youngquist: An Analysis

“Art is defined as the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination. Producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.” (Oxford Dictionary, 2015). Two artists, Leo Sewell and Betsy Youngquist, both show their imagination and innovation through very different art works. Both of these artists are now known worldwide because of their use of everyday junk objects to create their marvellous artworks. The use of everyday items such as old toys or metal scraps to make an artwork usually has a meaning behind it. The use of the items are a way to express a feeling, memory or an opinion.
This essay will be analysing the techniques, materials and influences of Leo Sewell and Betsy Youngquist, and exploring the various messages they have behind each piece. …show more content…
Growing up near a Navy dump in Maryland, Annapolis, Sewell found an early inspiration for pieces of trash or unused items. “I seek out objects and inventory them, and then assemble them to make a sculpture. Mostly I make animals out of found things.” (Crafthaus, 2015). The type of junk Sewell used for his pieces are not garbage, but junk. Coloured objects of plastic, metal, wood and recognisable objects. Objects that have an ability to resist oxidation. (Leo Sewell, 2015). From this, his assembled artworks have been displayed in over 15 exhibitions worldwide, including the Salon Shows which is one of the most celebrated exhibitions in the industry. (Tony Folliard Gallery,