ABOUT
Veronique J. Hooper is an interdisciplinary visual artist from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Veronique was raised in the city of Greensboro, NC, and was born in the coastal city of Wilmington NC. She is a versatile artist that became interested in character design after finding her love for creating elaborate backstories for her characters. Working with different media allows her to get a range of perspectives throughout each of her works, although color pencils and ceramics are her favorite mediums. She's currently working on projects of medium-scale with some of her previous work being exhibited in the virtual library exhibit of UNC Charlotte along with an exclusive temporary exhibit in the Novant Family Physicians building in South Charlotte and a virtual Student Jury Exhibition.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I explore and develop 3D stories. Constructing characters that represent, ground, express relatable situations, as well as emphasize bodily expression and detail. I delve into societal norms and everyday situations while also focusing on topics that do not necessarily get talked about enough. These topics include; loss of control with technology usage, letting dreams control your livelihood, and the fear of failing.
My interests include developing concepts and articulating stories behind my works. The sculpture’s stories are translations for life experiences, so talking about known problems through my sculptures allow a better understanding of what is wrong with a lot of the things “we” as a society have bypassed and normalized. When people view my art, I want them to feel the emotions of my characters and see them as visual depictions of real lives, real people, and difficult journeys.
EDUCATION
2021 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
CV
2021
•Consilience, BFA Exhibition, Rowe Galleries, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
•From Our Hands to Yours, Rowe Galleries, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
•2021 Juried Student Art Show, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
•Novant Health Student Art Show, South Park Novant Health Clinic, Charlotte, NC
•Virtual Library Exhibition - Senior Spotlight, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC