Flawed
Iris Z.
Gouache, color pencil, layers of watercolor paper
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This painting describes a state of transformation, the journey to something more beautiful through the complexities of change. While transitions are often portrayed as seamless, the reality is that they can lead to either a refined version- or a flawed version of its past. For this piece, the grayscale bust of a girl represents one's old self, with a stark black layer to separate it from the colored version, signifying moments of challenges or uncertainty. But ultimately, the darkness paves the way for the uppermost layer, one of color to depict a rejuvenated individual. However, this transition is not flawless; rather remnants of the old self linger behind, illustrated through cracks that crawl through the newfound perfected state. I chose to use gouache for this art piece because I wanted to convey an air of delicacy. Displaying a more timid subject, the use of dark streaks of paint to contrast with its softer hues emphasizes the narrative of a reviving yet flawed transition.
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Creativity means to me a connection of ideas formulated from one's gathered experiences. The feeling of inspiration, the yearning to create something.
