"You Still Seem So Far Away"

I have been looking through my stash of photos.  Many I have seen over and over again, but in revisiting, I am often times struck with inspiration. I found this woman… standing alone.

She is searching... searching for someone who is gone from her life.  He is gone... but she just wants some presence of him, a validation that he is still with her if not physically he is there in spirit.  She can not feel him with her anymore.

Hello Everyone!

I have been busy, busy...  I am preparing for a small exhibit at the Arte.  A gallery located in Des Moines East Village.  I need 5-7 new pieces completed by the 26th of this month.  On top of this I have a big show to get ready for Labor day weekend,  Artsplash, I am very excited about that show.  My goal is to get the pieces needed for the gallery, and an additional 2-3 pieces for Artsplash.  Wish me luck!

Thanks for looking!

Brandie

Comments

[carla]

p.p.s - I've added you to my links - I really like your work!

[carla]

The contrast between the photograph and the background really does create the feeling of detachment. I like the use of the deep colors and spatters on the background - the figure seems spectre-like - even detached from herself. very nice! (p.s. - I am also in Susan's book! I am enjoying discovering all the other artists she included:>)

[Connie Martin]

Came back to say how much I really admire your site and I've 'awarded' you as one of my favourites on my site. Hope this is OK by you!

[Connie Martin]

I love the mood of this piece and your use of the musical score.

[Blanca Marie Cabrera]

Hi Brandie,

It's taken me a couple of days to collect my thoughts with regards to this piece. Although I love the shades of color in combination, something about it's meaning: "She is searching... searching for someone who is gone from her life. He is gone... but she just wants some presence of him, a validation that he is still with her if not physically he is there in spirit. She can not feel him with her anymore."

Upon first viewing this piece, it was invoking recollections from my own experience; however, it wasn't of losing a soul mate but more difficult...of losing a son. The only thing is that I've always continued to feel him with me in spirit. Granted, because his physical presence no longer exist...his absence is profound. However, I must remind myself of the realities & differences of the spiritual realm vs. the carnal realm. Namely this: Thought is real! Physical is the imagination!

The detailed images my mind retains, all the memories, the shared joy...that is the reality--the reality that exists over an infinitesimal span of time! This is something not only engraved in my mind but in my heart & my soul. More importantly, it is something of which no one can ever take from me and which the Almighty means for me to always have. It is my comfort!

Again...

Thought is real...physical is the imagination!

~bmc

[Rita Vindedzis]

It's a shame that I live so far away, I'd love to see your work "live". Wonderful artwork! All the best for your up coming shows!!