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11 Coursework Final

Title: Rainbows and Bonbons

 

Size: 750x3000mm

 

Date completed: 24 September 2008

 

Description: Final painting submitted for A-level Coursework, with side and closeup view.

 

Write-up:

Children can simply eat, laugh and play, but I am a child grown old.

Rainbows and Bonbons stems from my personal experience and desire to preserve my childhood fantasy. The viewer is invited to share the special connection of innocence and happiness between the child and candy. Yet, this work goes beyond portraying this childhood happiness. It is laced with deeper nuances of emotion associated not just with nostalgia, but with regret. While one can celebrate in the recollection of this simple joy, most will realize that this joy lies only in our memories.

 

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Uploaded on January 28, 2009
Taken on January 28, 2009