UPROOTED
Uprooted is a narrative series of paintings begun in 2015. It's the adventure of a wooden jointed doll, or Gliederpuppe, carved out of wood during the 16th century as an objet d'Art for a Curiosity Cabinet. She inhabits a realm that is full of precious items collected from the natural world: taxidermy, coral, ivory, etc. -- but nothing that is alive. Our Gliederpuppe gradually attains a kind of consciousness; over time she even learns that she is made out of material that was once a living tree. She feels a longing to return to existence in the forest -- to be surrounded by vibrant life rather than dead objects. We join her on this journey of discovery and redemption.
This series of twelve oil-and-egg tempera paintings was half completed, when progress was interrupted by a health crisis, which left the artist unable to work for over two years. It will hopefully be completed in the near future. Join Preview List for updates and exhibition dates.
This series of twelve oil-and-egg tempera paintings was half completed, when progress was interrupted by a health crisis, which left the artist unable to work for over two years. It will hopefully be completed in the near future. Join Preview List for updates and exhibition dates.