Logan Tansey
BFA, Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Spring 2020
The Other Realm
Artist Statement
I’m currently creating an ongoing series of both photographs and illustrations called The Other Realm. This series introduces you to the fanciful part of my imagination where all of my creations live. My artwork is a combination of hand-drawn illustrations and digital photographs. I usually draw and photograph while I’m spending time outdoors and relaxing in quiet areas. It’s essential for me to spend quality time alone with my surroundings because it helps me cope with them. I value the importance of spending time outdoors admiring the aesthetic of nature and how it allows my imagination to flourish. I enjoy photographing the sky and everything that comes from it such as the clouds and sunlight. The sky is my favorite part of nature and it will always fascinate me. . I get lost in my thoughts easily, and I always dream about the possibility of other worlds beyond this earth. The world I have created is where I can freely wander and connect with both the conscious and subconscious part of my mind. My characters are personified versions of my thoughts and they act as a guide to communicate with me. In this world, you'll encounter bizarre creatures who live in this unusual environment. Their main habitat is in the sky on the clouds, but they come to visit this earth where you can find them roaming grassy fields, on the beaches, inside rooms, etc. These characters are seen in many situations such as happily playing around, getting into conflict, relaxing, or doing other strange things...
Logan Z. Tansey (b. 1998) is an illustrator and photographer from Dartmouth, MA. He explores the relationship between fantasy and reality using both mediums. His artwork is known for being whimsical and thought-provoking, displaying a wide range of powerful emotions such as joyfulness, misery, paranoia, and everything in between. The world he lives in is black and white, which is the reason why his illustrations are drawn with black ink. The only colors you'll see are the photographs. His drawing style is simple yet detailed, creating bold line work using pen.
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