Life doesn’t stand still. It is constantly moving, constantly changing. Some lives changing more so and more often than others. If our lives aren’t in some sort of state of transition, we aren’t growing and what is the point?
Philadelphia artist Elyce Abrams began a new series of work following the birth of her son, interpreting the changes found in her new reality.
I feel on the precipice of big change. Like Abrams work, right now, there are sections of my life that are butting up against each other and I’m left feeling pulled in too many different directions. I’ve had some exciting things happening lately and with those opportunities comes more responsibility, more pressure. As I add to my whole, something else may need to give way, to become smaller so that this new portion has room to grow. Sorry to be so cryptic, but change and transition is weighing on my mind heavily today and Abrams’ paintings spoke perfectly to my state of thought.
To see more of Elyce Abrams‘ work, please visit her website.
All images are via the artist’s website.
Elaine S.
September 3, 2015 at 7:14 PMartsy –
I like that you share some personal details that inform your observations of and reactions to the art that you showcase. That is the power of art. I hope you will continue to share and let your readers follow your interesting life – 3 month limits on where you live?, that’s different to say the least. You could write a book…
Artsy Forager
September 4, 2015 at 10:41 AMElaine, thank you so much for your encouraging words! I do wonder sometimes if I talk too much about my personal reactions to the work instead of being more objectively analytical. But we all react personally to every work of art– as you say, that is its power! Mr. F works as a traveling medical professional right now, taking 13 week contracts all over the Northwest. Sometimes we get to stay longer, sometimes not. It is an exciting life!