I guess we were fortunate that my dad's other medical issues meant he didn't have to suffer from this disease for very long, but it gave my family a small glimpse into what his future would have been.
This piece above is a new one I'm working on. I've been trying to make my lines more fluid, and I keep trying to say what I want as simply as possible. There has been some discussion today on the SAQA site about artist's getting stale, making the same old thing, stuck in a rut. Sometimes I wonder if that's me, but the thing is, I really love what I'm doing, and I don't feel I'm done with my message yet. What's my message? That the human body in all it's conditions, ages, and even deteriorations, is a marvelous thing.
Karen - I love your piece "Letting Go". My dad had dementia. It's a tough disease to watch a love one go through. I, also, love the fluid lines of your new piece is progressing. I'm looking forward to see how it processes.
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ReplyDeleteI love your work too.
I can't see you getting stale - and there are excellent precedents for sticking to what interests you: Bonnard and Cezanne just to name two.
ReplyDeleteI love what you are doing, and am fascinated to see how your new piece develops.
I love Letting Go. Wow. So powerful. Can you post more detail shots? How big is it? What are those red bits? I think you hit on the most important thing... you're not yet tired of the techniques and themes you're exploring. So, keep creating!
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