Entered a local Juried Show with a painting that is a little different than most of my other works. Titled, "Imagination Loose at the Phantasmic Carnival" It was part of a series I did about the human experience during the Covid lock down called Reminiscence, Resiliency and Renewal. These six paintings are from the Reminiscence, Resiliency, and Renewal

series. The series uses images from nature to focus on and embrace the

human experience and the inspirational routes navigated during this difficult

challenging period. The pandemic forced the world to face and find ways to

overcome isolation and loss. The pandemic also reminded us of our

ephemeral condition.

Each person had time to reflect not only on survival but the things that

matter the most in their lives. This meant introspection, contemplation, and

recollection of all that was neglected, overlooked, and rediscovered. Art

and culture can be a positive reinforcement and provide a way to deal with

and express difficulties as well as strength, hope, and triumph.