Hello! I'm Aly
and Honeyđ»
A nonbinary printmaker/artist who is just trying their best here.
Artist Bio:
Aly H. is a non-binary artist with an emphatic adoration of bears. A printmaker at heart and a mixed media artist in practice, they create work connected to the sense of human vulnerability and connection in conjunction with the new technological climate that drives modern society. Bears are shown within the work to depict the avatar/persona that is used online, named Honey. Where they project themself onto Honey but also encourage viewers to project themselves onto the bear character. Aly is originally from southeastern North Carolina and got their BA in Studio art from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. They are currently based in Wichita, Kansas as they are working to acquire their MFA at Wichita State University.
Artist Statement
Honey : Howdy yâall! Welcome in! I am Honey, and I am an attendant here at the playground. We are so excited to have you here and hope you âBear in Mindâ the play care. The entry fee is free, but any damage done will incur a hefty invoice after the show. No phones or fancy computers are allowed; itâd rot your brain out! Be careful when you play with the toys to avoid hurting yourself or others. And always remember, this is only a safe place to land. The horrors persist outside.Here at the Bear Sanctuary, the main goal is to reel in viewers and allow them to experience a physical and mental pull back into childhood. This is done by interacting with larger-than-life stuffed bears, coloring book pages, and more. Viewers can also create their own connections to those around them, bear or otherwise. They may also choose to follow closely the adventures of our friend Honey in their activity book, alongside another cast of
characters!Be forewarned, the themes of this play care are daring to input more adult context into the mix. From glimpses into childhood trauma to real problems, we all face adulthood. The sanctuary is your false safe space if you delude yourself from its underlying themes. Feed into the sublime propaganda that gets you to forget the issues you face daily. Long for your days of yore when all you had to worry about was if your parents made food you liked for dinner or even getting back home before the streetlights came back on. Dare to play.