Cindy Ingram | Pei

$1,150.00

Cindy Ingram, Pei, stained glass on cradle board, framed, 10x10 in. plus frame.
INSPIRATION
I wanted to created an elegant alien. As I was making her, I realized she slowly became a representation of a character in a book series I love, Pei from the Wayfarers series by Becky Chambers particularly The Galaxy and the Ground Within.

It was in this book series that I realized my sexuality, so it holds a special place in my heart. Pei is a strong female character, a captain of a spaceship, and a rebel against society standards.

ARTIST STATEMENT
My mosaic is guided by intuition, curiosity, and joy. I use mostly stained glass, often focusing on value and color to build form and character. The process is meditative, and I let the materials lead as I go.

I’m drawn to quirky subjects like aliens, dinosaurs, and expressive creatures, because I want art to feel fun and be a representation of my neurodivergent personality. I spent a lifetime being too serious, trying to fit into a world that didn’t make sense to me. I thought I had to make serious art to be a real artist, but I have learned to listen to myself, my sparks of curiosity to create work that I love. If I find myself giggling while I work, I know I am successful.

For me, the creative process is the most important part. It’s a way to reconnect with myself, to listen, and to follow what feels true. Over time as the artworks pieces come together, so do I.

Cindy Ingram, Pei, stained glass on cradle board, framed, 10x10 in. plus frame.
INSPIRATION
I wanted to created an elegant alien. As I was making her, I realized she slowly became a representation of a character in a book series I love, Pei from the Wayfarers series by Becky Chambers particularly The Galaxy and the Ground Within.

It was in this book series that I realized my sexuality, so it holds a special place in my heart. Pei is a strong female character, a captain of a spaceship, and a rebel against society standards.

ARTIST STATEMENT
My mosaic is guided by intuition, curiosity, and joy. I use mostly stained glass, often focusing on value and color to build form and character. The process is meditative, and I let the materials lead as I go.

I’m drawn to quirky subjects like aliens, dinosaurs, and expressive creatures, because I want art to feel fun and be a representation of my neurodivergent personality. I spent a lifetime being too serious, trying to fit into a world that didn’t make sense to me. I thought I had to make serious art to be a real artist, but I have learned to listen to myself, my sparks of curiosity to create work that I love. If I find myself giggling while I work, I know I am successful.

For me, the creative process is the most important part. It’s a way to reconnect with myself, to listen, and to follow what feels true. Over time as the artworks pieces come together, so do I.