Measure I, oil/canvas, 48" x 24", is one of the last paintings in my series devoted to the study of building blocks and their role in early childhood play. This one features my favorite shape - the arch - as well as toy cups, saucers, and a small ball. I enjoyed the challenge of building this still life in pieces to create a giant fantastical stack of objects. I also loved working with more complicated color relationships.Over the last couple of months my art has started to move away from the portrayal of these iconic childhood shapes and towards a broader exploration of play and learning. As Stella's curiosity grows exponentially and she becomes increasingly confident about interacting with the world, I am intrigued and delighted by the objects she chooses for play. And as the days grow longer and warmer she wants to spend every possible second outdoors! During the coming weeks and months I look forward to sharing with you new paintings that focus on a broader definition of play and emphasize the serendipity of life transformed into playthings.
