Bug Finder

Cassidy Alejandria

As a kid I had a bug collecting kit with a magnifying glass and a small carrier to put bugs in. I would spend hours outside my grandparents house looking for anthills or any type of bug to examine. Now I hate sitting on grass just in case bugs start crawling on me. I want to start seeking out and appreciating nature again, even the bugs that creep me out.

In my experimentations with art I have always found myself drawn to more child-like means of expression. My paintings are mostly finger-painted and when working with oil pastels I try to emphasize their crayon-like texture. I have also been recently inspired by zines. Zines played a large part in the riot grrrl movement and as an art historian focused on contemporary feminist art, I want to explore making zines that pay homage to this part of their past.