Rebecca Prince
Irving, TX
Rebecca experiments with the balance between realism and abstraction, a dance between tiny details and simplifying to only what is essential.
MessageCollection: Leaves
I love leaves! For many years, I have collected photos of the leaves I see. I’m fascinated by the various sizes, shapes, and colors. As part of the 2023 Art House Dallas Origin series “On Mortality,” I read J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Leaf by Niggle” where Niggle’s life’s work comes down to a single painting of a leaf, and I knew instantly that I wanted to highlight leaves for this exhibition.
I took the opportunity to play and experiment. I wanted each leaf to stand out and be unique so I used different mediums to speak of their individuality. But Art House Dallas is all about creating community for the common good so I brought them together and connected them through the installation in the gallery. Finally, I hope that they go home with someone to remind us all how the community grows and spreads through supporting the arts, artists, and Art House Dallas.
© 2021 Rebecca Prince