Flourish: A National Juried Exhibition Featuring Floral and Botanical Artworks
- March 19, 2022 - April 16, 2022
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Bundle of Joy
- Charcoal, Gouache, Pastel on Reeves
- 22 x 30 in
- NFS
- Hope Kinard
Artist Statement: My work provides viewers with a hidden connection between nature and drugs. The work displays the human body interacting with the natural form of drugs, using color to exemplify the emotions in each composition. Following the news of my friend’s death from a drug association, I discovered the tangled web of drug abuse they were caught in. The loss of my friend caused me to search for an understanding as to why someone would subject him or herself to such repulsiveness. Plants encourage moods, however, this plant hides its true intentions and creates a dependency for those looking for an escape. Using charcoal to create a wide range of values helps maintain detail and provides a base for a higher focus on color importance. For intense colors I used gouache and soft pastel, the charcoal's color and smooth finish give the red extra vibrancy.