Paintings

Applequist's paintings explore the intersection of architectural space and human presence. With dense paint and structured marks, she builds richly textured surfaces that exaggerate value and color.

The techniques used in her compositions reveal the traces we leave behind. Her architectural background informs each compositional decision, transforming structural elements into emotional landscapes.

Archs of Absence

The past decade has brought compounding challenges—pandemic isolation, gun violence, and political upheaval. In the four-part Archs of Absence series, Applequist deconstructs the human face to explore collective anguish, creating layered portraits that capture the emotional weight of living through continuous crisis.

Each work distills the feelings of both subject and observer—memory made tangible through paint.

Captured Moments

Memory and emotion are intertwined. Applequist's family paintings explore this intimate space, using layered textures to capture what photographs cannot.

Older Works

Applequist's earlier works explore the world through still lifes and landscapes. These pieces show her initial investigations into texture and environmental reimagining—foundations that inform her current practice.