 |
To say that something ends implies an impersonal
state, such as the week ending or the road ending. To say
that something is complete opens up the mind to questions.
What came before the completion? Who was involved in the
tasks leading up to completion? What was completed? The
thought of depicting a story of completion in art makes
one consider all of the above questions.
As I created this series I chose to simplify the imagery
through iconographic composition that can easily be read.
The use of traditional drawing materials in these pieces
also greatly reduces content, presenting an unambiguous
message. These methods bring the viewer to a direct and
personal understanding of an individual and some experiences
of that person.
There is a sense of satisfaction in completion, as in a
job well done. That is not to say that the journey toward
completion is without difficulty. The phases in all tasks
ebb and flow. This is not only true in what we choose to
occupy ourselves doing in life, but it is also true of a
physical nature through to the end of life.
Jill A. Rupinski
Click here to return to the Exhibitions
main page
|
|
