More than August by laura corbier

Art by Laura Corbier

More than August 2006

Oil on canvas 30”x40”

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Artist Notes on this Piece

This piece began as something entirely different than what it is now. I had an idea of airy orbs of dandelions swaying in the breeze. I wanted a pretty light and magical feel. The more I worked it, the worse it went. I put it away for a few weeks, but then utter chaos hit my life.

I woke up one morning unable leave my eyes alone for they burned and itched so bad I thought I would rub them right out of my head. Then came the constant sneezing. I had never had allergies like this before, only some minor issues, but this was unbelievable for me. I could not find an allergy medication that could give any relief so for the entire summer I was nearly out of mind for every little thing made it worse and worse.

Then to make things worse I got a call one day at work, my husband was in the hospital he had crashed his motorcycle. It was like a bomb going off in my head. It ended up better than it could have been. He needed a few surgeries and was off work for 3 months. In reality we got off light, but it rocked our world. Through all this I desired to create a beautiful piece of art.

Finally I came to the idea of just painting over what I started and toss what ever ugly feeling I had onto the canvas. There was no plan or concept , it was purely emotional. I had never truly allowed myself to risk expressing the oppression I felt inside. After it was complete I realized again that even when things seem so bad for me there is always hope within reach. I am constantly amazed at the therapeutic effect of creating art. I was even more amazed as people came into my gallery and gravitated to this piece, several saying that it was their favourite!

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