Artist Statement:
These 3 abstract rose paintings were created during our initial 2020 lockdown in NZ. They were informed by my life philosophy that even terrible experiences are an opportunity for growth. The roses being a visual metaphor for recognition of the positives as the lockdown offered an opportunity to rethink our societal models (when the world came to a standstill) despite the terrible tragedy that was afflicting so many.
The first painting “la vie en rose” focused on seeing the glass half-full and that nature was still at our fingertips despite other forms of confinement. The earth was finally getting a chance to breathe as we stopped using our vehicles to work.
The second was created around the same time as the third, both addressing different issues. The “Sensual blues” painting (initially called Lockdown blues) was about freedom of perception, a confined space but not a confined mind. The blue rose, exploding out of its box, a metaphor for freedom of thought despite physical limitations.
“Catapulted” however was about being swept initially into the chaos of a world pandemic, trying to get bearings. People catapulted (several faces, top left as masks, one person to the top right) swirling around the core of the rose which represents the positive outlook.
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