"Interchange" Ruth Lawlor

"Interchange" Ruth LawlorRuth Lawlor, Garfield, AR Interchange, 2024 Acrylic and metallic leaf on canvas 48 x 60 In a recent series of abstract paintings, I explore the idea of finding common ground through the unification of contrasting elements. Distinct black and white forms exist as independent shapes, each holding its own presence within the composition. Moving through and between them, a continuous line of black and metallic silver leaf connects, intercepts, and

We can't reach out to embrace and interact with the world around us if we are trapped inside our shell

No matter what we find that is different or cause for disagreement or disharmony between us

Turtles on Rick’s Pond

and even eye color is celebrated

I find the most COMMON GROUND is where our veterans lie

Ashlin Wright

She was still painting

one common ground

to connect with what is real and true

I then roll the paper into tubes which are the building blocks of my work

with each one

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