ARTWORK DETAILS

Jema Kay
Orbit Painting
Acrylic on Canvas board

ARTIST STATEMENT

Orbit is both an awareness piece as well imagery of connection to one's inner world. The title indicates the emotional state, journey and the outcome of generational trauma. The pose can be interpreted as looking into the globe of light. If you look too deep, you could get taken into the orbit of the past and continue a cycle of despair or you could not connect and be disconnected and lost in orbit.

ARTWORK PROCESS

I brainstorm issues or concepts using words as a starting point and then Google images, effects and artwork that may have techniques or colour palettes I may explore. I like to look at real life imagery for proportions and practice poses that communicate a feeling. The principles of design and elements of art are consciously applied.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Jema Kay

I am a senior student completing year 12. Drawing and painting are my chosen art forms. Drawing allows me to express and transcend in to my creative being. I also like to work three dimensional, using polymer to create juxtaposition creatures that express human vulnerability through animal like figures.