BOTTLED UP.
HAND-CUT AND PRINTED LINOCUT ON HAND-TORN Bleached MULBERRY PAPER. START TO FINISH DONE BY THE ARTISTS.
ARTIST STATeMENT:
“Bottled up" is a deeply personal piece that encapsulates the overwhelming sensation of being trapped within one’s own surroundings—a feeling that has pervaded my life and the lives of many during the isolating months of the global pandemic. This work speaks to the emotional and psychological suffocation experienced when one feels bottled up, unable to escape the confines of a space that has become too small and stifling.
The piece ver simple and aloft whimsical print, allows the textural aspects of this complex emotion. The central image of a glass jar, symbolizing the sense of being bottled up.
The jar itself is rendered infall black, emphasizing the bleakness and isolation of confinement. The organic plant life within the bottle represents the faint presence of life and individuality trying to assert itself despite the suffocating environment. The contrast between the external harshness and the internal struggle highlights the tension between the desire for freedom and the reality of being confined.
The upside down dead fish represents how one feels being trapped wither physically or mentally. Reflecting the discomfort and claustrophobia of being stuck in a place that no longer fits.
"Bottled up" is not just a representation of physical immobility but also an exploration of the mental and emotional barriers that keep us trapped. It speaks to the experience of countless individuals who have felt stuck in their surroundings, with no clear path to escape. This piece is a reflection on how environments can become prisons, not just in a literal sense, but in the way they shape and restrict our thoughts, emotions, and identities.
Through this piece I aim to create a visual dialogue about the impacts of isolation and the universal struggle for freedom and space. It is a call to acknowledge and confront the invisible cages that hold us back and to find ways to break free, reclaiming our sense of self and place in the world. This work serves as both a personal catharsis and a broader commentary on the human condition, inviting viewers to reflect on their own experiences of confinement and the possibilities for liberation.
HAND-CUT AND PRINTED LINOCUT ON HAND-TORN Bleached MULBERRY PAPER. START TO FINISH DONE BY THE ARTISTS.
ARTIST STATeMENT:
“Bottled up" is a deeply personal piece that encapsulates the overwhelming sensation of being trapped within one’s own surroundings—a feeling that has pervaded my life and the lives of many during the isolating months of the global pandemic. This work speaks to the emotional and psychological suffocation experienced when one feels bottled up, unable to escape the confines of a space that has become too small and stifling.
The piece ver simple and aloft whimsical print, allows the textural aspects of this complex emotion. The central image of a glass jar, symbolizing the sense of being bottled up.
The jar itself is rendered infall black, emphasizing the bleakness and isolation of confinement. The organic plant life within the bottle represents the faint presence of life and individuality trying to assert itself despite the suffocating environment. The contrast between the external harshness and the internal struggle highlights the tension between the desire for freedom and the reality of being confined.
The upside down dead fish represents how one feels being trapped wither physically or mentally. Reflecting the discomfort and claustrophobia of being stuck in a place that no longer fits.
"Bottled up" is not just a representation of physical immobility but also an exploration of the mental and emotional barriers that keep us trapped. It speaks to the experience of countless individuals who have felt stuck in their surroundings, with no clear path to escape. This piece is a reflection on how environments can become prisons, not just in a literal sense, but in the way they shape and restrict our thoughts, emotions, and identities.
Through this piece I aim to create a visual dialogue about the impacts of isolation and the universal struggle for freedom and space. It is a call to acknowledge and confront the invisible cages that hold us back and to find ways to break free, reclaiming our sense of self and place in the world. This work serves as both a personal catharsis and a broader commentary on the human condition, inviting viewers to reflect on their own experiences of confinement and the possibilities for liberation.
HAND-CUT AND PRINTED LINOCUT ON HAND-TORN Bleached MULBERRY PAPER. START TO FINISH DONE BY THE ARTISTS.
ARTIST STATeMENT:
“Bottled up" is a deeply personal piece that encapsulates the overwhelming sensation of being trapped within one’s own surroundings—a feeling that has pervaded my life and the lives of many during the isolating months of the global pandemic. This work speaks to the emotional and psychological suffocation experienced when one feels bottled up, unable to escape the confines of a space that has become too small and stifling.
The piece ver simple and aloft whimsical print, allows the textural aspects of this complex emotion. The central image of a glass jar, symbolizing the sense of being bottled up.
The jar itself is rendered infall black, emphasizing the bleakness and isolation of confinement. The organic plant life within the bottle represents the faint presence of life and individuality trying to assert itself despite the suffocating environment. The contrast between the external harshness and the internal struggle highlights the tension between the desire for freedom and the reality of being confined.
The upside down dead fish represents how one feels being trapped wither physically or mentally. Reflecting the discomfort and claustrophobia of being stuck in a place that no longer fits.
"Bottled up" is not just a representation of physical immobility but also an exploration of the mental and emotional barriers that keep us trapped. It speaks to the experience of countless individuals who have felt stuck in their surroundings, with no clear path to escape. This piece is a reflection on how environments can become prisons, not just in a literal sense, but in the way they shape and restrict our thoughts, emotions, and identities.
Through this piece I aim to create a visual dialogue about the impacts of isolation and the universal struggle for freedom and space. It is a call to acknowledge and confront the invisible cages that hold us back and to find ways to break free, reclaiming our sense of self and place in the world. This work serves as both a personal catharsis and a broader commentary on the human condition, inviting viewers to reflect on their own experiences of confinement and the possibilities for liberation.