Plus Size Portrait Painting

I am inspired by our experiences of the world through our bodies. Our experiences are often impacted by others perception and our perception of ourselves. In this work, I focus on bodies that are different than the accepted norm, and I show how beautiful and lovely they are. Beautiful figure in mixed media on archival paper. This captivating work will add color and sophistication to any room in your home. Sides of the canvas are painted for ease in hanging, and original painting is singed by the artist. Artist Statement: We live through and in our bodies, and our bodies are intricately tied to those who came before us and those who have bonds with us now. I strive to ascertain the experiences of myself and those around me and translate that experience onto a two-dimensional surface. I feel that my own personal history, the history of my ancestors, and my daily experiences are part and parcel of my lived experiences. As part of my work, I have conducted research into my own genetic history, exploring where my ancestors were originally from, where they migrated to through Viking slavery or other means, and where and how I now exist. Parts of our genetic code are passed down from generation to generation, and I feel that perhaps the experiences of my ancestors are somehow alive in me in a way. As a woman, I also call upon personal experiences as a mother who has experienced the pain of childbirth and the reconfiguration of the body to conform to the needs of our new generation, a unbroken line leading back to my ancestors and forward to my children. In my work, I explore how those visceral experiences have altered my physical body and my perception of myself.