And we begin . . . again.

Art has always been a part of my life.  But there are times when it is not in the forefront, where it should be.  I am just emerging from one of those periods and am ready to create.  I'll be posting my progress and giving glimpses of the stages a work of art goes through before it is finished.

In December I was frantically working on piece that was commissioned by my friend, and professional photographer, Jacquie Spector of Spector Photography.  She, her partner Mike, and their daughter had Just moved into a new home which Mike had designed.  And my piece, which Jacquie graciously gave me complete artist freedom on, was to fill a giant wall. 

Ultimately I decided on a diptych which mirrored the sizes of the room's windows as well as took some small architectural details from the room.

70" x 35" Acrylic on canvas  © 2011 Theresa Bricker

 

22" x 35" Acrylic on canvas  © 2011 Theresa Bricker

It's content of the work is about the push and pull of family dynamics, and how ultimately all this tension helps a child to grow straight.  I was able to see the pieces hung as planned during a wonderful housewarming/holiday party.  It was a great experience for me because I was able to overhear people commenting about the work without them knowing the artist was present - very unlike an art opening. 

© 2011 Theresa Bricker

 I hope to get another photo showing work within the context of the whole of the room with it's vaulted ceilings and tree-high views.

Thank you to Jacquie for helping me to begin again.  This commission was the spark I needed.