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Most of our work doesn’t just mean one thing but is packed with multiple layers of thoughts/memories/inspirations. Some connect to each other and some are just various commentary.
Each piece starts with a “jump-off” of visual inspiration and the goes through a of complex journey of development — both in thought and visual expression. The work is almost impossible to articulate in one sentence — especially since it is coming from two people — yes, we may look the same, but we have completely different thought patterns.
Here is just a partial list of thinking and inspiration for this piece::
It all started with the house. I was walking through town and grabbed a photo of it one day. I loved the size, the centeredness, the door, the porch, the gate, the attic vent, everything about it. It came to represent stability, humility, approachability, relatability and a bunch of other “…ility’s”.
Then, we built out from there to add memories, commentary, connections, experiences, questions. None, and all of which work together. For example, the Tootsie Pop is a reference to the delight of childhood but also asks the question, “how many licks?”. How many times can you get knocked down and get back up? How long before you catch a break or get discovered? How long do you have to struggle until you reach that chocolatey middle?
The flowers are inspired by our landscaping past and will forever be part of our work. Folks like flowers. So do we. They’re pretty. They bring joy. They can lift the spirit.
What about the gate? This is a touchy one. Sometimes, it feels as if there are gatekeepers in the artworld. It feels like you need to think a certain way, and if you don’t, you can’t come in. You need to have a CV. You need to enter contests, and win, for credibility. You need gallery representation. You need to be like this, and not like that. We pretty much say, we’ll just keep being ourselves.
So many other thoughts but that gives a snippet. Hopefully the ultimate take-away is hopeful and positive. Makes zero sense and perfect sense at the same time.
• 44x44 acrylic on cradled birch
• Custom framed
• Signed on front w/ date and title on back