Evelyn13505's Comments (8)

First, allow me to say how developed and skilled the actual technique is here. Such masterful control to take two seemingly “n” shaped eyes and have them express such emotion! Even if you hide the mouth, the eyes still appear to be smiling. The symbolism here is distinct. Notice, Evelyn chooses to draw closed eyes on a project that’s a self portrait. She’s questioning our ability to see ourselves as we truly are. Can an artist see themselves, and conjointly, their subject, without bias? Do we make more or less of our strengths and weaknesses? There is also a sense of the transitive nature of both time and perception. The subject “Evelyn” is smiling, but is the artist? Was this a smile for a specific moment, a passing fancy, one bright spot in an otherwise dark day? Or, as I see it, is the smile a reflection of a core state of being for her? Does the artist Evelyn possess this innate level of contentment, to the point where she always see herself smiling, without regard to external influences? Again, can we as humans be both subject and artist? And, upon interpretation, who does the piece of art reflect, the artist or the subject? The shape and number of the hearts is equally important. There are 11 hearts, a number that is significant to the artist. But notice the variety in shape, color, and intensity. This is her statement about finding happiness and love through many varied ventures, versus just putting all your hopes and dreams in one perfectly shaped and defined traditional red heart. Sheer genius!

Such a loud statement for such a subtle piece. Are we not all pawns? Is life not just a game? The assignment was “paper quilt,” but what was created was a statement piece about how we, whether consciously or not, shuffle the pieces in our lives, be they relationships or otherwise, to hopefully gain a better standing at the end of the game (life).

Are you sure this is the same artist? What period of her work is this from? I’ve seen her realist phase, expressionist phase, heck, even her yarn art phase, but this one doesn’t feel like her. The energy feels very masculine, without the subtle flair for social messaging seen in her other works.

Shear, freaking genius! It’s a statement on over consumption, an illusory request for happiness through that consumption, and how the load for this greed is ultimately unstable, breaking the backs and will of those at the bottom. Start with the cone, the core of the whole structure. Not only is it unbalanced, tilting toward the right, there’s a black stain/void representing the hollowness that this course leads down. At its very root this consumerism process will leave you empty. Likewise, notice the scoop on the very bottom is clearly the least happy. Is this a work of Socialist tendencies? Those at the lower levels, upon whose nearly broken backs the corporations and owners hoist themselves, cannot be happy. Then, each level up the ladder, or in this case, scoop up the cone, progressive happiness appears, but only at the cost of those below. The bottom layer, knowing that by the time it is finally eaten, finally fulfilling its entire purpose, it will only be a soupy mess, devoid of form and consistency after a lifetime of toiling at the lowest levels, Carrie’s the weight of the whole system. This artist is truly amazing.

The obvious statement here is of course religious allegory, but that’s only the surface level. The true depth is in the questioning nature of the piece itself. Yes, we know the story of the fishes and loaves, but what do we see commented on here? We see the variety in the fish, the different shapes, the different directions we face, and ultimately this artist is questioning, “if the fish were multiplied to nourish the faithful, are we not the fish, who through our worship, nourish our Gods?” This is astounding.

This is the embodiment of Christmas. I feel the energy, smell the freshly baked cookies. The interesting part to me is the varying sizes of the center of the flower, showing that both nature and the Christmas season, are beautiful in their imperfections. It’s a celebration of the uniqueness versus the desire for conformity or the struggle to have a “perfect” holiday. There is no perfection in this nature, nor can chasing a perfect holiday do more than create disappointment. Instead, focus on the joy of this specific flower, of this moment. My God, this girl is amazing.

It’s amazing. Anthropomorphic pumpkin. Commenting on how “we are what we eat,” but what we eat is all genetically modified, so far from its natural state. This young artist is truly speaking to me.

I love it!! The shading and gradation are so advanced! Great work!!