Illusion

  • Illusion
  • Joy Clark
  • Various Fibre
  • 81 X 120

This piece began as a bland calico 'canvas' which I painted with watery acrylic paint. The scene was as I recalled the view from the kitchen of the home of my parents when I was a teenager. My mom and I always loved the sunsets, so as I scattered bits of fabric in specific areas many childhood memories came to mind. 

During the process the 'forest' underwent many changes, during which one could see 'creatures' appear as the fabric shapes emerged. During the weeks in the making the creatures hid behind the trees again...

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