INFINITY/ETERNITY
Every
living being is vulnerable to dying, in fact, it’s inevitable. This
inevitability doesn’t make the prospect of death less frightening, and my
intentions are to explore these feelings of fear and anxiety not just around
death, but hopelessness, anger, and overwhelming sadness. The cathartic act of
painting helps me understand my own feelings, confront my own helplessness and
feel stronger for it. Some instances are depicted as winning the fight, others
losing it, and yet some others depict the righteous anger waiting to be
harnessed for fighting the good fight. I approach each painting as a problem to
solve in an attempt to find strength. I’m interested in depicting acts of
strength in the containment and control of these devastating emotions, albeit a
tenuous control.
Chase
2020
18” x 24”
Acrylic and gold leaf on wood panel
Twist
2018
18” x 24”
Arcylic and gold leaf on wood panel
Rise/Fall
2018
18” x 24”
Acrylic and gold leaf on wood panel
Bite
2019
18” x 24”
Acrylic and gold leaf on wood panel
Bite 2
2018
18" x 24"
Acrylic and gold leaf on wood panel