I am keeping the face basically realistic, as has been a familiar theme in my previous work, but am making the lenses of the sunglasses and the background a sort of psychedelic mix of colors with a teal base. The painting will be less of an overt message as some of my other pieces have been and create more of a mood to envelop the viewer. The calm face and the calm colors with a hint of red/yellow feels sort of symbiotic. It could be as if the lenses a metaphor, projecting feelings inward or outward.
I also get the vibe of someone who suffers from bipolar disorder is phasing from the depression to the manic stage during the time captured in the painting.
That's an interesting analysis of your work. I'd like to hear you talk more about how it fits with the body of work you're doing this year.
ReplyDeleteInteresting artist statement, Molly. I like the complexity of your art and the blending of messages/layers that you create. Do you know yet what you will exhibit at the end of the month?
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