Graphite, acrylic & pen on paper.
25.5cmW x 37.5cmH (Frame 38.9cmW x 50.9cmH)
When I started taking my art more seriously and selling my works in 2016, I had a lofty dream of having an exhibition someday, somehow. I could never have hoped that in only three years I would be achieving that dream. Nor could I have realised that once it was done I would have so much more ahead of me. My dream has become bigger than itself. I don’t know where it is heading but I know that I am willing, even if I am daunted by it.
After my “Love Letters” series inspired me to create self portraits, I realised that I had never created a self portrait of myself as many of the great artists I admire have. After all I have explored while bringing “Accept/Resist” into reality, this was the perfect piece which brought the whole process together for me. I opted to create this work in graphite and keep it simple. It is unique amongst all my other works and for me it’s simplicity makes it key. Maybe I am this confident woman, maybe she is who I imagine myself to be, maybe she is who I hope to be. Most likely she is only a part of me and is all of those things and more. I’ll wear that crown with pride.
As my last post before the opening of “Accept/Resist”, I want to give so many thanks to all my family and friends who have supported and carried me through. It is the support and community I am surround by that has brought me to this point. I will always be grateful for you and I will always be grateful for these last six years.
If you are interested in giving “Queen” a space in your world, please contact Platform Gallery directly.
Accept/Resist 11th-28th October
Platform Gallery
194 Katoomba St, Katoomba, NSW 2780
Ph: 02 4742 0047
E: hello@platformgallery.co
W: www.platformgallery.co