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Angela, Agnes, Esther, and Ivy

Angela, Agnes, Esther, and Ivy P hoto Essa y .................... portraits by Amy C. Evans Pearl spiked her drink. And then I made a painting about it. I like to think of my paintings as portraits, each one a document of a specic fi moment in someone’s life. But the people are strangers, and their stories are told in my imagination. It all starts with an object. I’m constantly seeking out vintage packaging, fabric, and accessories to illustrate the lives of the people—mostly women— I want to introduce to viewers. When seemingly unrelated objects fall next to each other, they add meaning to the mundane and become unique portraits, the individual elements coming together to oe ff r a peek into the conjured lives of my motley cast of characters. I feel a kinship with these women—all strong, independent ladies who might be just a little bit set in their ways—and the titles of the pieces oe ff r glimpses into their oddball thoughts and routines. (Of course, Pearl likes bourbon with her Tang.) I gravitate to food- related packaging for its connection to another era—one of cheese lad- en casseroles, mayonnaise- drenched salads, and strong drinks at lunch. These gals cook from cans http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Southern Cultures University of North Carolina Press

Angela, Agnes, Esther, and Ivy

Evans, Amy C.
Southern Cultures , Volume 21 (1) – Mar 29, 2015
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P hoto Essa y .................... portraits by Amy C. Evans Pearl spiked her drink. And then I made a painting about it. I like to think of my paintings as portraits, each one a document of a specic fi moment in someone’s life. But the people are strangers, and their stories are told in my imagination. It all starts with an object. I’m constantly seeking out vintage packaging, fabric, and accessories to illustrate the lives of the people—mostly women— I want to introduce to viewers. When seemingly unrelated objects fall next to each other, they add meaning to the mundane and become unique portraits, the individual elements coming together to oe ff r a peek into the conjured lives of my motley cast of characters. I feel a kinship with these women—all strong, independent ladies who might be just a little bit set in their ways—and the titles of the pieces oe ff r glimpses into their oddball thoughts and routines. (Of course, Pearl likes bourbon with her Tang.) I gravitate to food- related packaging for its connection to another era—one of cheese lad- en casseroles, mayonnaise- drenched salads, and strong drinks at lunch. These gals cook from cans

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Southern Cultures – University of North Carolina Press

Published: Mar 29, 2015

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