Carnal Pleasures

I find myself questioning what makes us human, wondering what drives us collectively.

This painting is a visual monologue exploring pleasure and apathy. I used red to symbolize emotions stemming from passion; anger, desire and love. Meanwhile the black and white embroidery weaves in and out of the pools of red. Using thread on top of paint allows me to make tangible connections between different parts of the canvas, in ways paint can’t.

I don’t have the answer to what makes us who we are, but I’m exploring.

(Carnal Pleasures, Huney, Mixed Media, 16 x 20, 2020)