We’re humans, we want safety and support, right? We develop safety mechanisms along the way…
A friend of mine uses her face as a wall to the outside world; she looks out in anticipation of attack. Sadly, the same thing that serves to protect becomes a self-defeating mechanism; keeps her from really seeing what’s behind her. You can lead a horse to water…
This piece came out of my desire for clarity on a situation with a very loved one; it helped me develop compassion and not take it personally.
The thrill here is taking two seemingly unrelated images, placing one over the other and letting them work. This piece below originated out of experiments with color and form, excess paint from other pieces. Life experience added the inspiration to layer the girl’s image over it. Like a Lichtenstein with a sense of Pollock.
