True Self Product:True Self and assorted threads

and assorted threads

A smooth lacquer finish has been applied to protect the wood

Starting with clear sheet for the base glass

Finished in oil and wax

Bold color combinations and spontaneous brushwork bring vibrancy and energy to this abstract acrylic painting on cradled wood panel

True Self Product:True Self and assorted threadsThe artist explores questions of identity from someone whose life was split between two cultures in this mixed media collage painting composed of Dura lar acetate film, acrylic paint, gel medium, and resin on AlumaComp panel. The piece asks how cultures influence individuality and personal development and how, in general, the experiences of living in multiple countries imprint on what a person sees as their true self. Unframed; hanging hardware