Tripp Antill
BFA: Art with Studio Emphasis in Painting - Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Minor
Artist Name:
Tripp Antill
Work Title:
The Plant that Needs
Medium:
Steel, organic material
Artist Statement:
I see art as an outlet for my emotions, surviving with the stress of living in our world as we destroy the nature around us. Mother Nature does not have a voice, so I use my art to speak for her, expressing the anguish and frustration I feel alongside her. With this final project I insert myself into the scene with the relationship I have between metal and nature. Art is a powerful tool that can be used to help those who cannot express themselves, which is why I create. Creating a relationship of holding the plant up while destroying the host plant. Witness as they ebb and flow together finding harmony or distance.
Artist Bio:
Tripp Antill is studying at Webster University to receive their BFA in Painting. They utilize various media, including photography, painting, and fiber arts, to engage the viewer in their work.
They were featured in the Kooyumjian Gallery in 2025, showcasing their photography work, and had their work published on the cover of Green Fuse 2025. Tripp is from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and now lives in St. Louis, Missouri.
Tripp states that painting has always been an outlet for their emotions, helping them deal with the stress of living in the world. Recently, they have decided to have fun with their craft, which includes painting or photography.
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