I'm not gonna lie. Creating. Staying Motivating. Breathing in this quarantine has been difficult. I've been lucky that my family and most of my friends have stayed safe and healthy, but these last 8 months have taken its toll.
I'm currently in Maryland and they are in the process of shutting my entire life down yet again... I'm scared honestly. Being so cut off from the world, all the headaches and dry eyes from living a virtual life after coming off the high of being so active up until March was so hard. And now that i'm feeling some type of normal again it's back to isolation.
What I have this time around that I didn't before is a deeper knowledge of self, set short & long term goals, and a sense of purpose. I HAVE PLANS THAT I CAN STICK TO THIS TIME!
This was meant to be my travel year. My 21st year on earth to explore and discover where I want to be...who I can be. Slowly, but surely I have still been able to find my way even though i've been stuck at home.
I've had so much time to reflect on self and this is a project I worked on this semester that's kind of culmination of all those feelings. This semester was my first time working with still life. Due to COVID-19, early on models for my assignments were few and far between. There was no shortage of artifacts in my house though (thanks to my family's hoarding tendencies). Sharing this series with my class was like sharing a little part of my past, present, and manifesting new hopes for the future. I think this next year I can produce some of my best work yet.
This still life piece pays homage to my family. The strong women who raised me and the traditions that they have passed on. It is a part of a series called "Hand Me Downs". I wanted to channel aspects of my childhood through objects and personal artifacts from my home. The objects may not make sense together at first glance, but each one paints a picture of a scene or feeling of home and my experience being born in America but following the traditions and religion associated with my Jamaican heritage.
Going into this long winter break, I am kind of excited for what the new year will bring. Especially with the FOREGROUND platform. This is something i've always wanted to do. Have a blog, podcast, and a social media platform that is a true reflection of the artistic world I see everyday and that I now feel a part of. I think I have succeeded in that and will continue to grow.
This is likely the last time you will hear from me until January. I will be back and better! With more ideas to share, new artist to celebrate, but the same purpose.
Thank you for the support. Thank you for listening. Thanks for being here.
Peace & Love,
- Eleven0six
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