Quell 1 Painting

This work explores an interest in surrealism and the suggestion of a psychological space. Both Quell 1 and Quell 2 thematically reference memory and place, as a depiction of a child’s inward feelings of restraint and uncertainty. It is at this place when past experiences, grounded on a singular perspective, are re-lived through memory. These feelings are intensified with the knowledge that memory cannot be altered. In this way, the human figure for this work, is used as a catalyst to express the loss of control through memory. As a child of 10 years, I suffered a serious hip fracture which resulted in months of hospitalization, painful physical therapy and the proceeding years of social and educational challenges. The ideology of a healthy and fun childhood can be quickly altered by one tragic event which often affects the individual in more ways than one realizes.I chose to re-visit this time period of my childhood to serve as a testimony to those with less-than-perfect memories of their youth, but also to reference our reliance on memory. I'm sure we have all been in a situation where we recount a past memory, only to discover that our perception was incorrect. It is this realization that even if the memory was not correct, does it matter? Is it more about the feeling coming from the individual, than about accuracy of events?

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:36 W x 96 H x 3 D in

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