2022 Makom: Ekphrastic Responses to Marc Chagall’s Visual Representations of the Bible, group show at Union University Gallery of Art, Jackson, TN
Artist’s Statement
Marc Chagall’s method of working was not bound by a traditional sense of craftsmanship or artistry. He allowed himself the freedom to simply follow his intuition. His loose style, coupled with a personal symbolism, allowed him to produce an astounding 10,000 works.
In response to Chagall’s works, I decided to emulate his uninhibited approach to see where it would lead me. The content of the piece started with the familiar scene of Adam and Eve’s expulsion from the garden. As the image developed with a loose and informal quality, I found the work relating to pop culture, which is a theme I have not included in my work before. In reflection, I found this exercise of drawing inspiration from Chagall’s work to be a liberating and rewarding experience.
Catalogue for the exhibition
Catalogue for the exhibition
