Baylee McCourt: Withered Vim

April 25 - 29, 2022

The intention for this collection of work is to delve into the deeper parts of myself, encouraging an intimate connection between the viewer and their own inner voices. The human experience is one that cannot be defined by a singular body, as our mortality is omnipresent. My purpose as an artist is to ignite a discussion that encompasses both lightness and darkness, through the comparison between life and death.

Throughout my work, I implement a saturated color palette curated with fluorescent and vibrant colors, juxtaposed with muted and dull colors to create hypnotic scenes that appear both euphoric and unnerving. The use of symbols in my artwork allude to decay and death, along with energetic vitality.

The deconstruction of life that appears in my work is in reference to the lack of control I feel in my own life. Feelings of insecurity, anxiety, and loneliness contribute to the process of creating gruesome, yet compelling and alluring pieces.

My intention is to communicate the correlation between life and death and how it is associated with the overwhelming insecurities and doubts that tangle around my mind.

About Baylee McCourt

Born and raised in Chapin, South Carolina, artist Baylee McCourt has been captivated with creative expression since she was a toddler. Coming from a family of artists, Baylee was encouraged to decorate nearly every blank surface she could find growing up. Today, Baylee is a 22-year-old senior in her last semester earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of South Carolina. She finds interest in a variety of mediums including acrylic paint, charcoal, collage, and photo manipulation. Baylee’s intentions are to continue creating themed artworks, and she is eager to share her creations with the world.