Hatching an Idea

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Artist: Christy Strickler

Title: Hatching an Idea

Attribution: Hatching an Idea, 2025,Christy Strickler

Year: 2025

Materials: cotton, corn starch glue, acrylic paint

Dimensions: 7 inches x 6 inches x 3 inches

Image Statement: In this sculptural artwork, a quiet figure sits in a moment of introspection as the fragile idea of “home” begins to take shape. The newly hatched form is tender, wobbly, and full of possibility. It symbolizes the early stages of personal transformation. Formed with cotton, corn starch glue, and acrylic paint, the piece captures the tactile vulnerability of an idea that is just beginning to grow. Hatching an Idea reflects themes of identity, belonging, and the careful nurturing required to build a sense of home.