SOFT AF / International Group Exhibition
In the late summer of 2022, I had the honor of shipping two of my paintings over to Heidelberg, Germany, to participate in an international group exhibition curated by Anna Baer.
The show was called SOFT AF and focused on the theme of strength in softness.
I created two works, All in All, and Begin, for the show and was thrilled when they were accepted.
All in All, 30" x 24", mixed media on canvas
All in All almost didn't come to life, had it not been for layer after layer of paint over compositions that just weren't working.
It was finally finished when I was just about to give up on the canvas – reminding me that the sweetest outcomes in life are often the ones we could never predict. We just have to have the determination to keep going and the willingness to let go of control.
All in All has a spirit of faith to it; it makes me think of God's unwavering patience and unceasing love for us.
Begin, 15" x 22", mixed media on canvas
Begin is a work that symbolizes beauty through new beginnings. Even though there's a stark disruption in the canvas (from being torn in two), both sides of the work come together in a redemptive way that makes the piece even more interesting and lovely than before.
This piece feels like a reminder to press on – allowing our mistakes to become lessons and holding fast to the hope that waits on the other side of a difficult season.
Though weeping may last for a night, joy comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5)
The following images of my work were taken by @dna.collective
To see all of the pieces featured in SOFT AF, click HERE.
I'm so grateful to have seen my paintings hang in such a beautiful show, among the work of so many talented artists. Thank you to Anna Baer for having me.
