"All In The Details", mixed media on panel, 24" x 24"
DAY ONE of graduate school consisted of being told in multiple situations to push boundaries, explore mediums, and to basically use the 1st quarter of graduate school to do anything you ever wanted to do with your work.
Apart from making me feel like a schizophrenic, these are actually very inspiring instructions.
I have always loved mixed media work, admired it for it's many layers and texture, and for a while have found myself gravitating towards mixed media pieces more often than paintings at gallery exhibitions. However, I am a painter, and thus have written off any sort of whim to explore mixed media; that is, until now.
Behold my first attempt at mixed media on panel. The concept of the piece is based on southern female etiquette, and the expectations that stem from it. The piece above concerns that matter of hosting a formal lunch for a group of women. Reflecting on the way I was raised, there are certain preparations and necessities one would need to accomplish; lists are made, linens are dry cleaned, china, silver, serving dishes, (the meal!) is prepared, planned, and perfected. All of these things are examined, layered, and surround the final product which is seen in the central (vintage) photograph of the smiling women having their lunch. All of this, all this preparation and {really} ritual is commented upon, and begs to be asked, "Was it worth it?"
What do you think?
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