Amber Rose Porter
When I sit to create artwork, I often utilize pictures of friends, loved ones, or even strangers. I like to get up close and personal with the image by zooming in and dissecting the colors. Through portraiture, I reflect the feeling of self-discovery, healing, and hope. I find the fluidity of paint to quickly recall the emotion on the page. I find that utilizing imagery such as close-ups of faces helps capture what is happening internally for an individual, while images of the entire body tend to convey the external sensations outside of the individual. My still lives and pottery reflect my gravitation to eclectic objects with significant memories. My art is a scrapbook of my personal development in understanding myself, whether it is a self-portrait or not.
"Self Portrait" (2023) 14 1/2 x 12 in Fibers Portrait utilizing applique using my old clothes and embroidery.
"Muggy" (2022) 11 1/2 x 9 in Mixed Media A portrait was created using acrylic on cardboard and stitching with embroidery thread to adhere the two pieces of thin cardboard.
"Still Life of Materials" (2023) 20 x 16 in Oil on Canvas A quick session of oil painting by painting materials from life.
"Gold" (2020) 38 x 24 in Mixed Media A close-up portrait using acrylic paint, broken pieces of plates, and hot glue.
"Transformation" (2022) 24 x 20 in Mixed Media Acrylic on canvas as well as fine glitter mixed with clear liquid glue.
"Be Human to The Fullest" (2020) 6 x 6 in Engraving A partial self-portrait.
"Portrait of Jake" (2020) 15 x 12 in Acrylic on Paper
"Still Life in Quarantine" (2021) 15 x 17 in Color Pencil on Paper A still life created of found objects in my room and drawn from life during online school.
"Charms" (2021) 6 x 9 in Digital Photography
"Portrait of Jake # 2" (2022) 14 x 9 in Acrylic on Paper
"Locket Pillow (Front)" (2023) 10 x 11 x 3 in Fibers Created using embroidery and applique.
"Locket Pillow (Back)" (2023) 10 x 11 x 3 in Fibers Created using embroidery and applique.
"Locker Pillow (Inside)" (2023) 11 x 22 x 1 in Fibers Created using embroidery and applique.
"October Girl" (2023) 7 x 6 in Alcohol-Based Markers on Paper
"Heart Jar (Front)" (2020) 9 x 7 x 4 in Ceramic and Metal Wire The front of an anatomical heart vessel opens by removing the top half of the form.
"Heart Jar (Back)" (2020) 9 x 7 x 4 in Ceramic and Metal Wire The back of an anatomical heart vessel opens by removing the top half of the form.
"Mouth #1" (2021) 5 x 4 in Acrylic on Paper A study of teeth and mouths.
"Mouth #2" (2021) 5 x 4 in Acrylic on Paper A study of teeth and mouths.
"Mouth #3" (2021) 4 x 4 in Acrylic on Paper A study of teeth and mouths.
"Mouth #4" (2021) 4 x 5 in Acrylic on Paper A study of teeth and mouths.
Amber Rose Porter
Art Therapy ‘23
Amber Porter, an artist from West Chester, Pennsylvania, enjoys creating with many mediums. Her subjects primarily include portraiture, figures, and imagery concerning the human body. Many of her pieces revolve around the exploration of self, identity, growth, and human experience. Amber began her college career at Tyler School of Art and Architecture as an Art Therapy major in Fall 2020 and will graduate in Spring 2024. Her gravitation to art therapy felt natural due to her love of experimenting with art materials and forging meaningful relationships with others through art making.