Are We There Yet?

roots

Are we there yet?

48" x 72" Mixed Media & PLANT ROOTs

roots

Like the child in the backseat constantly asking the age old question, this piece begs for our arrival. The viewer is asked to consider where they believe we are on this continuum.

Are our identities defined only by the past (our roots)? Or are we moving toward balance and harmony? And if so, when will we get there?

The piece begins with bold contrast and opposition on the right and left and merges harmoniously in the center where black and white coexist side by side in perfect balance. And even in the beauty of this peace, the viewer need only look outward to be reminded that it’s held together by strings under incredible tension... that may unravel at any moment.

Perhaps the question isn’t “Are we there yet?” but, rather, “How much longer until we get there?”