portrait of me and marco
2023
acrylic paint mixed with crushed epoxy clay, on ceramic sculpture
inspired by my time in costa rica. i spent a few hours with my teacher’s friend, an older man that practices art. i felt we formed a strong connection in our short time; we had much in common - transitioning periods in our lives, politics, and a yearning for home. home home. i described my practice and he said i’m like a moth. i think i felt love. i visited his studio and he gifted me a draft of a scupture he was doing for a commission. i brought it home in my handbag and decided to turn it into a portrait of us.
VCA Artspace, tuanis (excellent, good, really good...) 2023