Women in Art 278 Magazine October 2017 | Page 31

ABOUT THE ARTIST: I have always been a highly creative person whether it’s been expressed through photography, dance, act- ing, directing or painting.  I love when my mind stirs with an idea and I begin to pull together all the different variables needed to bring an image or images to fruition. Sometimes, I have the fun opportunity to use a com- bination of these different skill sets. I utilized my background in acting, directing and photography on “Princess of the Mundane.” The “Princess of the Mundane” series was created because young girls are bombarded with the concept of princesses from a very early age through literature, dolls, toys, cartoons and movies. Princesses are pretty, kind, young and hopeful. They wear beautiful gowns, gloves, and sparkling tiaras. Sometimes life gets rough, but in the end their Prince Charming rescues them and they live happily ever after. Many women carry inside their hearts the belief that we are princesses, even if we aren’t entitled to a royal crown. Then we get married with the kernel of belief that he is our Prince Charming. Our wedding day is our fairy tale coronation. Then life begins .... “Princess of the Mundane” is the internal emotional struggle of seeing ourselves as princesses, yet on a daily basis, we must deal with everyday ordinary life. The center of our beautiful magical dream about us is in con- stant conflict with our reality. ART 31 pag e