A Look in the Studio

Roosevelt’s studio practice is rooted in a layered, intuitive process guided by research, reflection, and material exploration. Each painting or series begins with a written point of departure - a poem, a piece of music, a literary reference, a philosophical symbol, an emotional state, a garden palette, the work of an admired artist, or a moment drawn from current events.

From the first mark to the final gesture, Roosevelt considers how each influence can be woven into the depth of the work. These internal narratives and contemplations inform the composition, structure, color, texture, and tension of each piece. When the elements align and the work becomes energetically resonant, it is considered complete.

A similar process guides her sculptural practice. Working with steel, bones, found materials, and other objects, Roosevelt constructs narrative forms that are tactile and layered. These works oscillate between fantasy and the implied, often balancing humor and play with deeper reflections on human nature and the inner life.