Origin
Norah D.
Gouache, Oil Pastels
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This piece is a self-portrait inspired by the surrealist movement. The blurred line between an inhuman jawbone and facial musculature represents my interest in bones and decay/regeneration in nature, as well as the inherent complexity of the human body. This complexity is further illustrated by the exterior, abstract exoskeleton that gradually loses anatomical accuracy, ending in a sort of parallel infinity symbol. The wasteland-esque landscape in the background depicts wide tuning forks, which are reminiscent of trees and are a nod to my obsession with music. I chose cooler colors for the background to contrast the focal point, which is mainly warm. I especially enjoy blues and oranges, which is a duality that is prominent throughout my work.
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Creativity means everything. It's the foundation of self expression, when kept alive it's both a powerful tool and weapon. It's a skill that must be learned and maintained over time, but it's absolutely worth pursuing.
