"Channels of Communication" --my triptych for the Domestic Violence Network exhibit and auction

On March 6th, the Domestic Violence Network  http://dvnconnect.org/

will host an opening reception and silent auction for the exhibition, "Showing Hope," at the Athenaeum Art Space. 

Artists were invited to create and donate work exploring the theme of domestic violence from any perspective (individual, community, adult, child). 

Here is my submission, "Channels of Communication": (click for larger view)

My hope is that this piece offers multiple perspectives, that viewers read the images from whichever point-of-view most directly connects with their needs. These images might ask, Are we available to listen to each other? Is Someone bearing witness? Is my own voice willing? 

I included various elements of nature to emphasize spiritual resources: strength, trust, wisdom, beauty, love, renewal. 

After I work out my design, I use a fingertip razor to cut the shapes. Then I paint the cut-paper with black acrylic paint and trace my design onto watercolor paper. Finally, I mount the cut-paper onto my watercolor painting.

Click on each image below for a closer look.

This framed triptych will be up for auction on March 6th (6pm-9pm) and on display throughout March at the Art Space at the Athenaeum: 

401 East Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46204  

Open to the public.

link to fb: Showing Hope event