Listen Print

Listen 2020 36” x 36” acrylic on canvas Prints only on Saatchi for original contact Candita Clayton Gallery Active, Passive, thinking about your reply, body language. Hearing is a physiological phenomenon; listening is a psychological act. seems like a natural skill, yet it requires attention and practice to stay present and truly hear what another person is communicating. Explore listening to our bodies and our inner-voices. It is not an easy skill and requires consciousness so that you can know what you are doing This painting is from a show I recently had with artist Gabrielle Graves. per•spec•tives Both artists’ current body of work focuses on the idea of perspectives, each artist approaches it with her own unique emphasis and skillset. Cotton’s conceptual painting is meant to bring awareness to mental wellness and emotional intelligence by using visual metaphors and color to embody concepts such as transformation, and possibility. Graves explores the complex narrative of identity and its intersection with consumption and mental health. Her process employs photography, painting, video, and installation to create intimate experiences revolving around changing landscapes and internal dialogue. To see more day to day about my art follow me on Instagram