A 1m x 1m canvas titled 'Free Rein.' Paying homage to 'The Queen.' relief print I had composed earlier in the year. The piece refers to the literal deterioration of sight, a compass is encapsulated within the liquified eye acting as the new iris, the eye floats ominously over a warped chessboard where the queen chess piece veers toward the audience. The symbolisms embellished within the paint strokes of the subject are directly connected to the nature of 'The Queen.' print, alluding to the spirit of freedom, the blind and visually impaired can be free to circumnavigate the world without worry that their ailment will hinder their growth. I want to promote the sense of freedom, rejuvenation and renewal, an impairment does not determine your ability, nor does it abolish your feat.
Unfortunately I had underestimated the scale and amount of resources this composition would take, resulting in an unfinished piece. However, given my response from the RNIB charity to commence a fundraiser, I may see if the eye infirmary or North East Blind society meet up space would like to have the image mounted there, as to promote positivity.
I found the mixing of the skin tones and colour matching to be the most tedious of processes, hours of colour mixing to moderate prevail... As I am a perfectionist I did not stop until I had the colours matched perfectly, though the piece is yet to be finished, I enjoy the stippling over the lid and tear duct, allowing a sense of realism to play through.
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