Earthly Desires

In this collection of paintings, I explore the juxtaposition of everyday objects with ornamentation. These works represent some of my thoughts about my life and the relationships that govern it. The ordinary item depicted in each piece, an object held in my hand, acquires personal symbolism as I complete the painting. The patterns are all completely hand-painted and based on historical textile designs. Painting the design is a meticulous process which gives me opportunity to meditate on the meaning of the work – more than a decorative element, the pattern is a testament to the time and thought process involved. Patterns that first appear to be uniform and symmetrical, upon closer examination reveal themselves to be irregular and varied as a result of human imperfection. The pieces are obliquely autobiographical, but I hope they speak to the viewer.

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La Gadoue	Togetherness	Add Our Own Intentions	Every Day Feels Just Like Starting Over
Self-Containment	Do It Yourself	Embracing the Reviled	Periodic Surrender to the Inevitable
Womanly Arts	Rings I	Rings II	Rings III
Rings IV	The Price of Vulnerability	Beloved On This Earth	It's All in the Breathing
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