Larysa Myers' "The Mess" presents a dreamlike scene dominated by deep blues and black, where two silhouetted hands hover over an intricate tangle of winding lines. The abstract composition evokes themes of chaos and control, symbolic of life's complexities. Myers' rhythmic mark-making and use of nocturnal hues enhance the surreal quality, reflecting her exploration of identity and subconscious realms. Through this piece, Myers continues to delve into the interplay between feminine archetypes and emotional landscapes, encouraging a contemplation of the self and the unseen. ...
Larysa Myers fuses personal history with universal myths, conjuring images where the cyclical rhythms of life and identity unfold in haunting, dreamlike scenes. Her work reflects on motherhood, femininity, and their inherent dualities, often reducing the body to silhouetted female archetypes that are manipulated and transformed. Her settings vary from domestic and mundane to wild and fantastical, each opening into different facets of psyche and identity. Drawing from imagination influenced by memory, emotion, symbolism, and nature, Myers’ practice unfolds nocturnally—invoking subconscious dreams and night scenes. Repetitive patterns and lines characterize her mark-making, fostering a slow, reflective state that infuses her drawings and paintings with poetic depth. This rhythmical approach invites contemplation of identity, vulnerability, and the passage of time. Through layered imagery and symbolic gestures, Myers creates intimate, evocative works that navigate the complex interplay between the personal and the archetypal, the visible and the hidden. ...
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