Ever-Present: Exposing The Complex Emotions We Try To Hide

Author

• Madison PorterFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-29-2026

Document Type

Honors Project

University Scholars Director

Dr. Joshua Tom

First Advisor/Committee Member

Zack Bent

Second Advisor/Committee Member

Dr. Katie Kresser

Keywords

Art, Painting, Emotions, Figure, Art History, Modern Art

Abstract

Through large brushstrokes and bold colors, my paintings are a culmination of who I am and how I see myself in the world. To explore my sense of self, I learned to process my insecurities through intentional compositional choices and experimental color palettes. This series is as authentic as I can be, depicting raw, emotional figurative work, following in the footsteps of my modern artist predecessors.

Comments

This project was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the University Scholars Honors Program.

Recommended Citation

Porter, Madison, "Ever-Present: Exposing The Complex Emotions We Try To Hide" (2026). Honors Projects. 275.
https://digitalcommons.spu.edu/honorsprojects/275

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Additional Rights Information

Copyright held by author.