Pushing Through Collage

At the time of this piece's inception, I was working through some intense feelings in regard to my art, work, and family. A dark cloud surrounded all things; the only way through was with the art. This piece reminded me of what was truly important in those moments. This piece is part of a small works series created in the summer of 2022. The concept was to see how many I could produce in a short period of time and where the work might take me. During this process, I experienced a few key moments and at least one significant breakthrough that has already transcended into other works. By not letting my muse rest for more than a day, I was able to find my way into some new, creative territory. Although small, these pieces have tremendous depth with many layers of paint over several sessions, as well as assembled imagery and typography found in magazines, newspapers, and discarded scraps.