AIN'T NO SUNSHINE (2022)Mixed-media painting by db Waterman

Kids inspire me. Their ability to transcend any given rotten situation is astounding. Playing tag in the ruins of a bombed Syrian city. Playing football in the most miserable neighborhoods. They are always looking for the light. They will save the future that our generations have really messed up, not even blaming us for it. If we only could keep the kid in ourselves a bit more, we wouldn’t be in such a mess. Art can help us to re-find our childlike innocence
I think that now more than ever, the recurring themes in my portfolio are highly relevant. My art depicts the current state of the world, and how our children grow up in an often unfair as well as deteriorating environment. Yet, it is precisely the children's ability to transcend difficult situations and find joy and light in the darkest surroundings that is the much-needed hope for the future. Sustainability is also integrated in my works through the materials I use. Most of these are materials have been repurposed to be used in my artworks.

Materials used:

canvas, collage, paper, acrylic, varnish

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 120 x 80 x 4cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: People and portraits

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