“When Life Gives You Lemons #1” explores perception and the artistic process. The two-panel work, composed of joined canvases creates multiple perspectives. The front panel features a still life of lemons in various stages of its existence. The back canvas panel offers a glimpse into the imagined backstory of the scene, revealing a 3D interpretation of the fruit. A section of crumpled canvas is peeled back from the front panel, revealing the two realities and inviting. The juxtaposition of styles create a mirroring of the process of artistic creation itself. While the proverb encourages us to make lemonade when faced with adversity, this piece playfully suggests that the lemons themselves, in all their simple beauty, are worthy of celebration.
2023, Mixed media on canvas
40 x 46 x 5 inches
