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"Воскресенье" (voskresen’e [vəskrʲɪsʲenʲje]) oil on canvas, 36" x 48", 2020, embodies a personal struggle to accept the uncertainty. In the Russian language "Воскресенье" means Sunday and is named after the resurrection of Christ. A religious connotation of the name creates context for a plot. The oil medium allows the build-up of layers of paint, creating feelings of depth and translucency. Strong shapes are balanced out with soft drapery that connects the outer image and the inner emotions of the character. As the viewer's eye moves around the elements of the painting gliding through sky blue drapery and architectural forms, it lands on the figure, the peculiar pose which expresses the inner conflict and reveals the raw personality of the character. The roughness and tension of the gesture and a masculine military-style uniform manifest the rebellious spirit and internal resistance to accepting the uncertainty, unwillingness to sacrifice control. The onion domes of Russian Orthodox Churches symbolize the power of conformity. Despite a religious background as a significant part of the artist's identity, for her, the belief that everything is in God's hands is hard to accept. Through "Воскресенье" the viewer witnesses the unique in-between moment, the process of the artist’s spiritual growth. The artist uses the painting as a tool to arrive at an epiphany: the sudden realization that in reality, full control is an illusion and the only way for her to overcome hardship is to have faith and let go of the desire to have full control.

Omnicide

2020

48”x 30”

Oil on Canvas

NFS

As this painting progressed, it developed more and more connections to our world. My initial inspiration was from the horrific wild fires in the Amazon. Not long after, Australia was hit with fires, and then the newest connection is our current pandemic in the context of the Black Lives Matter movement. No matter which context, this painting holds me and each viewer accountable to their actions.

For the Children of Flint

2020

36”x 36”

Oil on Canvas

$450

After reading “What the Eyes Don’t See”, I was compelled to respond to what Dr. Mona Hanna Attisha discovered. The Flint water crisis has been woefully mishandled, and the repercussions are still not fully known. It is the children of Flint who suffer from this the most and they deserve their basic human right to clean drinking water.

Genetically Modified

2020

48”x 30”

Oil on Canvas

$550

The debate on whether or not GMOs are harmful is one that intrigues me. There are arguments to be made on both sides. This painting is not about which side is right, it is intended to draw attention to how we manipulate what we consume and to make sure that we are making informed decisions about how we should continue our agricultural practices.