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Cleansing (2001-2003; 2008, acrylic on canvas)
Conceived in the summer of 2000, during a period of personal turmoil,
Cleansing is based on the notion of experiencing a shower as a time to
wash away troubling thoughts. I chose my colors for their ability to
evoke the moodiness I was feeling. Presented as triptychs, the paintings
represent the process of spiritual cleansing, starting with the moment
one becomes aware of the shower space. I wanted to show the awareness
image in rich, agitated colors. With my eyes shut and focusing on the
notion of washing away, the action of the water moved me into an inner
space where everything that is felt or known has an edge that is
electric and glowing. To complete the process I chose more harmonious
colors and a reverse image. This idea presented itself in the process of
painting the same image over and over. It allowed me to rediscover the
concept each time, go back into the feelings, each repetition once
removed from the previous, and end with a notion of personal, inner
calm.
Cleansing 2001-2003
