JULIA DEAKIN @ emporium

« EX OH » is a love note to life. At its core, it is an appreciation for the wild, unexpected twists of life, and the teeter-totter of struggle and success. For me, 2008 has been a year of immense growth; major setbacks became new opportunities, mysteries became realities, decade-old questions became epic answers, love was lost, new friends were found, beloved family members passed on, attachment was reckoned with, and maybe most importantly, I learned to let go. In the context of these massive life events, I created the paintings you see here now. They are a continuation of my past ruminations on anxiety and faith, as well as the beginning of a whole new story. My paintings tend to be contradictions of themselves: cynical yet optimistic; frustrated yet happy; reflective yet charging forward; nostalgic about the past yet lusting after new experiences. My work is very personally symbolic and introspective in nature, and intentionally left vaguely mysterious and open ended – the viewer is encouraged to bring his or her own experiences, introspections, and conversations to each piece.

« EX OH » 20 au 26 nov  Nov 20 to 26
vernissage 20 nov 19h00 | Nov 20 ~ 7:00PM
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