Ok, so...

"Raw"

That I think will be the title of this piece, i've painted many things, but i've never actually titled anything. I figured that i would just give them titles right before the IB exhibit. The reason behind this lack of titles lies in my belief that so much can be said about a piece of art, and a piece should be able to speak for itself, so i've never been a fan of the titling process. But here i go, titling this piece anyway.

It's really different from my usual pieces isnt it? I've had sad pieces, sure, but nothing like this. This is more painful and unsettling. I know from a few people's reactions that this piece scared them and made them feel "not right", and that's a good thing, makes you take a step back. The piece is about pain, being lost, desperation, abuse... it could go on. The woman looks hurt, and she could be physically hurt, or just emotionally hurt, or both. I like leaving as much as i can up to the viewer. Art's subjective, whether it be a thumbs up or thumbs down, or half empty or half full.

All i know is that i like this very much. I sat down today with no idea of what to paint, and about an hour and a half later I was left with this. Weird how things work. I like it.

You may, or may not. either way you should tell me.

posted by yang @ 6:58 PM