Memories

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Comment by Resident Curator on August 28, 2017 at 12:13pm

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This mixed media piece Memories came up in a random painting search for me today, and I was struck by the subtle femininity of form in the context of many of your other expressive works.  The tinted pink and blue color palette helps generate an ephemeral mood for the floating circles, dress and floral patterns.  I enjoy the thin scrolling lines in opposition to these solid shapes, along with the graphic letter form that further punctuates the space.  I also like the pale open center of the composition, which gives the viewer entry into the light picture plane; the focal elements positioned closer to the edges of the frame much in the same way memories conceptually often push to the corners of the mind.  The relatively small actual scale of the piece could enhance this intimacy. While this work may be a purely formal exploration of color and space, the inclusion of handwriting and the singular initial “g” injects a personal, though fragmented, narration into the painting.