BIO:
Sidney Whipps is a third-year student in the Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) Program at the University of Cincinnati pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Sidney's main focus is in ceramics, while she has always gravitated towards clay, she also likes working in other mediums. She strives to push the limitations and boundaries within each medium she encounters while incorporating elements of her findings and curiosities.
Artist Statement:
I use clay as a medium to explore and embody the concept of permanence within the ever-changing landscape of modern technology. My sculptures reflect the complex and often contradictory relationship we have with our phones, devices that both connect us to the world and, paradoxically, create distance between us and reality. As our dependency on technology grows, so too does our sense of detachment from our immediate surroundings and from one another.
Through my work, I strive to create physical spaces that invite introspection, encouraging viewers to pause and reflect on the profound role technology plays in shaping our lives. My intention is not just to highlight the growing divide between the digital and physical worlds, but also to spark a deeper questioning of how these advancements influence our sense of self, our relationships, and our collective humanity.
