Father and Child IIII
Description/Abstract/Artist Statement
Artist Statement
This series was inspired by the moment I first learned I was soon to become a new father. Overwhelmed with expectant joy, I wanted to paint portraits that depict optimistic images of what fatherhood looks like today. In contrast to the negative images of absent or aloof fathers that we are familiar with, I easily discovered a diverse selection of caring and involved father figures. Each painting of this four-piece series focuses on the individual relationship between father and child by removing the background environment and using color as an element to emphasize the figures. All of the subjects are relaxed and natural, dressed in their everyday attire to capture an honest depiction of their lifestyles and to properly identify the time period. It was meaningful to me to portray fathers of this generation whom I can identify with as positive representations of paternal influences. As I continue this series, I expect to include different elements and to evolve in my handling of the subject matter as my own knowledge and experience of being a father grows.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Elliott Jones
Presentation Type
Artwork
Disciplines
Fine Arts
Session Title
Art Exhibit
Location
Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Art Gallery
Start Date
2-8-2020 8:00 AM
End Date
2-8-2020 12:30 PM
Father and Child IIII
Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Art Gallery
Artist Statement
This series was inspired by the moment I first learned I was soon to become a new father. Overwhelmed with expectant joy, I wanted to paint portraits that depict optimistic images of what fatherhood looks like today. In contrast to the negative images of absent or aloof fathers that we are familiar with, I easily discovered a diverse selection of caring and involved father figures. Each painting of this four-piece series focuses on the individual relationship between father and child by removing the background environment and using color as an element to emphasize the figures. All of the subjects are relaxed and natural, dressed in their everyday attire to capture an honest depiction of their lifestyles and to properly identify the time period. It was meaningful to me to portray fathers of this generation whom I can identify with as positive representations of paternal influences. As I continue this series, I expect to include different elements and to evolve in my handling of the subject matter as my own knowledge and experience of being a father grows.