“Necessities”
Oil on Canvas, 20” x 20”
This painting depicting an aerial snapshot of important items in my daily life, intends to cultivate feelings of nostalgia and reflect my self-identity. The choice of an aerial perspective adds a unique dimension, and contributes to the organic simplicity and authenticity of the arrangement of the items. The organic shape and materials of the silk fabric painted in the background contributes to the unconstructed and authentic ambiance of the piece, portraying the raw reality of the everyday, and the inherent beauty within organic simplicity. The painting explores the delicate balance between functionality and sentimentality, and explores how our self-identity is often connected with material items we use daily.