BIOGRAPHY
Brittney Fucheck was born in Miami and now resides in Orlando, Florida. She acquired a Master of Fine Arts at the University of Central Florida in Spring 2023, right after acquiring her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2019 at the same university. She visually explores her relationship with death after the breast cancer diagnosis, and recovery, of her mother during her childhood. Interested in exploring the symbolism of material, her artwork evolves and develops with the introduction of something new that sparks her interest. Her multimedia practice includes printmaking, painting, drawing, ceremonial animal burials, sculptures, photography, projections, and audio recordings.
During her time as a graduate she received the Provost Fellowship award and the Pabst Steinmetz grant to fulfill a Healing Arts Specialist position at Orlando Health. Still at this position, she brings creative projects to cancer patients during bedside and workshop settings. Her commitment in using art as a tool gifts her the opportunity to help patients reconnect with themselves and anticipate moments of joy while navigating the uncertainties of their diagnosis.
ARTIST STATEMENT
After my mother was diagnosed with cancer and successfully recovered, I grappled with an overwhelming fear of the fragility of life, particularly hers. In an effort to cope with grief and anxiety surrounding death, I chose to immerse myself in discomfort by wrapping deceased animals in silk and presenting them with ceremonial offerings like sage and flowers.
The shared love my mother and I had for animals and their well-being inspired me to focus on dead animals as a subject. I use roadkill and similar instances to explore the idea that positivity can arise from profound sadness. This practice not only serves to alleviate my suffering but also aims to address the pain experienced by both loved ones and strangers.