There Are No Words Palimpsests 2018
These works continue my exploration of communication. Unlike the trauma works that featured chairs as a platform of communication, these are palimpsests that reflect upon the forces from within and without that suppress revelation. Sometimes there are no words that can offer solace to an injured soul and sometimes healing words remain hidden.
The phrases contained in these paintings were overheard in discussions surrounding the ‘Me Too’ movement.
There Are No Words #14 2017
Acrylic and Graphite on Floating Panel
12” x 12”
There Are No Words #13 2017
Acrylic and Graphite on Floating Panel
12” x 12”
There Are No Words #12 2017
Acrylic and Graphite on Floating Panel
12” x 12”
There Are No Words #11 2017
Acrylic and Graphite on Floating Panel
12” x 12”
In the palimpsest, one layer of information is obscured as it is laid over by another.
And Then The Time 4, 5 & 6 2018
Acrylic on Fiberglass Cloth (unmounted)
18” x 18”
And Then The Time 1, 2 & 3 2018
Acrylic on Fiberglass Cloth (unmounted)
18” x 18”
There are many reasons for disturbing information not to be revealed. The forces may be political or social, personal or psychological. A resistance to deal with painful experiences often lies in the realm of personal protection from trauma felt or inflicted. As seen in cases of conflict traumatic stress, memories are often buried and avoided. Recent accounts of sexual transgression reveal pressures to quash exposure by those in positions of power. Many victims have succumbed because of perceived personal embarrassment, professional consequences or feelings that they would not be understood.
Don't Say A Thing 1 2018
Acrylic and Graphite on Floating Panel
12” x 12”
Don't Say A Thing 2 2018
Acrylic and Graphite on Floating Panel
12” x 12”
Don't Say A Thing 3 2018
Acrylic and Graphite on Floating Panel
12” x 12”
We Have No Words 1 2018
Acrylic and Graphite on Floating Panel
12” x 12”
We Have No Words 2 2018
Acrylic and Graphite on Floating Panel
12” x 12”
You Have Amnesia 1 2018
Acrylic and Graphite on Floating Panel
12” x 12”
You Have Amnesia 2 2018
Acrylic and Graphite on Floating Panel
12” x 12”
The individual panels or canvases can be arranged in groups as exampled in three configurations. ‘And Then the Time’ above, is 80” x 100”. ‘Be Still / Be Quiet’, Below left, is 51” x 51” and ‘There Are No Words’, below right is 26” x 26”