“Mounting Frustration" is both a depiction of objects and a layered exploration of the liminal space between thought and tangible reality. Two joined canvases, presented simultaneously in front and back, create a narrative. This narrative explores the tangible manifestations of internal states and intangible emotions. Ordinary objects – a broken pencil, a game in progress, and remnants of attempts – are elevated beyond their mundane roles. They become symbols of thwarted intent, of the creative process interrupted or the frustration of repeated, unresolved attempts.
The unique construction of the canvas allows for a simultaneous viewing of both surface and structure, revealing the work's inherent duality. This duality is further emphasized as objects emerge from the painted plane, evolving from 2D depictions into their corporeal form, bridging the gap between illusion and reality.
"Mounting Frustration" is an attempt to externalize the internal, to give form to invisible tensions that arise from the relentless pursuit of resolution and from the struggle to reconcile vision with reality. It is a visual manifestation of the moments where the line between aspiration and frustration blurs, and the objects of our daily lives become imbued with the weight of our emotions.
2025, Mixed Media on canvas
60 x 24 x 3 inches
