I pulled out my canvas that I bought at a thrift store, and has been waiting for me to change the art on it’s surface. Or maybe it didn’t? At any rate, it has been sitting in my make shift art room for quite some time. And now I was ready to change it’s surface. When I bought it for five dollars, someone else’s art was proudly displayed on the front, and on the back, a lovely dedication. But, there it was, in a dusty box with other pictures, mostly from the early 90’s I believe. That dedication did not last long. And when I came home with it, I felt some funky vibes emanating from it, so I left it on my deck to air out.
And then, it sat in my art room for four years before I did anything with it.
I did have a lot of things going on, and still going on, so it just had to be patient until I came to a spot where I felt inspired enough to create art.
In this particular piece titled “Behind the Veil,” I wanted to convey the range of emotions I have felt since the passing of my son. It serves as a representation of the hidden struggles and conflicts we often face when experiencing grief. The contrast between darkness and light symbolizes the internal battle, while the subtle movement signifies the need to keep moving forward. Amidst the sorrow, there are also moments of solace and blessings, represented by the subtle sparkle of gold paint. To enhance the overall effect, I believe adding a light source above the artwork, I think, would emphasize its depth and sparkle.
I enjoyed creating abstract art, it seems to fit me just fine.
INTO THIS DEEP 