Eva Lee
evaleeFineArt.com
978-387-3539
Statement
Touch and HealingI am a contemporary realist painter from Andover. I am a mother of two. I received my B.F.A in 2015 from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. The subjects of my paintings include portraits, human figures and nature. My mediums are watercolor and oil. My paintings are reflections about myself and women discovering their inner self. I use ambiguous abstractions and minimal figures in my work. I explore women’s inner sense of self conflict and its connections to society. My paintings are transforming, since becoming a mother. It is through motherhood my paintings are spiritually fulfilled. These include the feeling of hopelessness, sadness, loneliness, hope, forgiveness, peace, healing, and love. My painting series of “Touch and Healing” represents the victim’s experience in violence and war. The portrait is a combination of a woman figure and nature. I was inspired by healing in the Bible. The painting contains the story of a person’s inner fear and anxiety; her soul and body freed by healing hands. According to the Bible, the God’s hand is a symbol of protection and healing. “Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from men of violence who plan to trip my feet.” Psalms 140:4. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalms 147:3 I believe in spiritual healing. The healing moment of a person in danger and hardship, yet at peace.The healing hands gives comfort and encouragement. The healing hands is not just an object, it could represent anyone, like family, friends, or society. The recognition of victims helps the restoration and healing in their lives. The soft and warm tones dominate over the darkness. The healing of the body and soul overcomes its hardship. The human body is like an old tree with many scars. A tree is like a victim who cannot ask for help. They are waiting for someone to reach out and comfort them. The healing hands restores their soul and body. It is our hopes and dreams that drives us through our time of despair. Since the COVID-19 , many people are in fear and hopelessness. It is through my paintings, I wish to recognize the despair and comfort them. My heart breaks for the victims. I feel for their fear and anxiety. I pray for strength and peace. The paintings are an encouragement and healing for all who suffer. This soon will pass and we will be at a better place
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Lily Gregoire
I’m currently a senior at Andover High School. This fall I will be starting my first year at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. I have been making art since before I can remember. I only started making the three-dimensional art I make now last summer and have been discovering new ways of making ever since. I like to have fun with my work and explore different mediums and methods. Most of the things I make are bizarre and have so much detail you could look at them for a long time and still notice new things. In march, I won a national silver medal with distinction from the scholastic art and writing awards for my art portfolio. I’m looking forward to attending the awards ceremony for it at Carnegie Hall in New York City next month.
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