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This was my first attempt to try and weave the canvas in a circular pattern. I painted an image of a woman with arms outstreched from a 'birds eye' view, and then cut the canvas from the center of the subjects head in straight radiating circles.  I then cut out another unstrectched canvas which I painted an very pale gold, and cut it in a circular strip after which I wove it through the existing painting.

description

The Head Vs. Heart is a series of interactive objects about depression. The purpose of this project is encourage an open discourse about depression by giving transparency to invisible symptoms, thereby promoting a better understanding of the condition and dispelling stigma.

Through satire, the body of work represents direct and literal interpretations of common advice given to those who are depressed. Posing as familiar accessories, each object reveals a hidden quality which speaks to the characterizations of depression, in appearance, experience, and tactility.

For more, visit: www.theheadvsheart.com