Of Heart and Mind

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Comment by Coleen Ryan-Rivera on July 17, 2011 at 11:49am

Thank you so much for your insightful comments.

Comment by Resident Curator on July 16, 2011 at 3:02pm

Curator’s Comment:

 

Of Heart and Mind has an interesting enclosed totality.  It obviously references an anatomical heart, but it’s cleaved in a manner to also intimate a leaf, or other floral contour.  The tendrils coming off of the edges of the form soften its assertive presence, despite the contrasted interior pattern.  The purples, red and yellows in the interior space are not natural hues- suggesting something artificial, if not invasive.  The black negative space further sets it apart from the body.  It’s as if it’s presented in isolation for a surgical procedure, or like a jewel on black velvet.  Veins and passages are also absent within the heart, suggesting a psychological blockage, or idea taking over a being in absolute totality.

Comment by Oscar Saenz III on April 15, 2009 at 7:53pm

Wow I really like this.... Compelling and interesting...