 lazy susan 77 x 114" oil on canvas Joyce Garner lazy susan March 31 - June 28 First Friday reception April 5, 6 - 9 p.m. I paint as I live but not what I live. My hope is there is room in each painting for a connection to flicker between us. These paintings are not supposed to be just my story but stories I see all around me. Joyce Garner's newest works can be understood as a sustained and deliberately undirected investigation into life however it shows up. Loss, joy, childhood, politics, family, addiction, celebration, aging, renewal—these things all at once, on painterly canvases as large as the themes. artist statement: These are what I painted in the last 2 years in my studio at 217 S. Clay St Louisville Kentucky 40202. lazy susan has a disguised artist figure—the disguise is the stockings, heels and gloves— sitting on a lazy susan on top of a table. She slowly turns and looks out in all directions, thinking let me see, just wait a minute. The hares hold the leash on the hound. In 2019 Pinnochio is growing his nose. There are worry beads when needed. I paint as I live but not what I live. My hope is there is room in each painting for a connection to flicker between us. These paintings are not supposed to be just my story but stories I see all around me. sugar high, sugar low is about what or who is around the table, on the table, and under the table. The brain craves sugar. perspective is about immigration and the border crisis. The picnic table is also a caravan. The thorns are in view and the blossoms underneath. With condo I mull over downsizing which hasn’t happened for me. In violin—the day is done. proper footwear is redefining what it means to be cautious — prudent— at this point in my life. I painted that one with a movable scaffolding. Balance is key as falls can be a great concern. musical chairs looks back at childhood birthday parties. They were fun but there was also the sinking feeling of being left out. Play it safe and secure your chair? Or take a risk. RESUME garner narrative contemporary fine art 642 E. Market St. Louisville, KY 40202 Wed-Sat 1-6, Sun 12-5, First Fridays 1-9, and by appointment 502.303-7259 http://www.garnernarrative.com |
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