EFFIE FERGUSON  
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Afterthoughts

November 2024
Oil on curved panel
24 x 56 x 1.75 in.







 "Afterthoughts" breaks the boundaries of the traditional flat surface of a canvas and explores the mundane chores of life, distorted by the movement of the canvas and our individual perception of the composition. At first glance, the image of dishes in soapy water might seem mundane, but it powerfully symbolizes renewal through routine. Washing dishes is a repetitive, domestic act that marks the end of one meal and preparation for the next. The foam and water signify cleansing—a metaphor for cycles of letting go and starting fresh. The distorted and fluid shape of the canvas challenges the viewer’s expectations of what a painting or sculpture should be. This warping of form can be seen as a reflection of personal transformation—how experiences, even ordinary ones, shape and reshape our identity. Collectively, it reminds us that transformation doesn’t always come through dramatic events, but often through quiet, daily rituals.


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 effieferguson@outlook.com
  @efergusonart


About

Effie Ferguson is a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where they completed their Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in painting. They have participated in numerous exhibitions at the university alongside fellow instructors and peers, as well as galleries outside of academia in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Their work encompasses three-dimensional structures within flat oil paintings, drawing inspiration from realism and personal narrative.

Effie has been featured in multiple university publications. Additionally, they have received the prestigious Stout University Foundation Exhibition Award, the Research Grant Award at UW-Stout, and have worked as a media manager and coordinator to promote the school's various studio art programs to the public.

When Effie isn't painting, they are also an accomplished gymnast currently training as a Canadian high performance athlete, while being a Canadian Eastern National Champion, 2x All-American, 4x All-Conference, and WIAC champion on the balance beam, as well as an All-Conference on the uneven bars, and received the 2024 CSC Academic All-District while representing the University of Wisconsin-Stout in the NCAA.