My new painting is supposed to illustrate themes either of narrative or of the body. It kind of works for both, but honestly I was going to use this subject matter regardless of the assignment. To paraphrase my topic, I am exploring the female id. These are manifestations of the Freudian sex and death instincts in the female psyche when it is free of moral consequence. I am taking this opportunity to get (hopefully) more painterly, impasto, and visceral. Painting blood is very self-indulgent. My only worry is that in transforming bodies into headless objects this will be read as blatantly anti-feminist. Considering I am so disillusioned with the art world and sick of contextualizing my work to satisfy a room of intellectuals, I don't much care about that. It is experimental, I am embracing my studentship wholeheartedly while moving closer to themes and subjects that have, I think, long been sublimated or waiting to emerge.
Now that's out of the way we can see some pictures.
Small legs study.
Phase I.
Phase II.
Phase III.
Phase IV.
Hand and torso detail.
Feet detail.
Hand detail.
The walk home after a long studio session.
Friday's lunch. Yeah, I know.
Not offended, but intrigued. Wondering what it all means. -Mom
ReplyDeletePS The lunch appears to have some sort of attempt at balance. Maybe add a little wasabi next time.