Tapeball is self-expression.
Chasing Shadows
Sometimes self-expression comes with a “get me out of here” vibe
or at least that’s how I felt when I was literally chasing moving shadows from a Dragon Tree while people were walking by, curious about what I was doing, while I hoped to be invisible.
Tears. Fears. Judgments of self.
Hurry up and get it done — Peacocks. Families. Friends. Couples. Kids. A Monk. are curiously watching. What do they think about my art? Cool? Stupid? A waste of a gaze?
My eyes were surprised. Where are the circles coming from? Is that a big eye walking in the shadows? They’re dripping and uncontrollable…
The shadows keep moving - I can’t keep up. I gotta get out of here. How long is it going to take this ink to dry?!?
In/around Tapada Necessidades in Lisboa, Portugal.
The red leaves/eyes/tears capture my feelings quite perfectly. Anxiety is written all over this piece and I wonder why I care so much.
I’m grateful I tried. I have a feeling it’s going to get easier. Less stressful and more fun… I’ll keep you posted.
Going with the Flow
(Subconsciously) inspired by a walk through Rossio Square in Lisbon, ‘Going with the Flow’ is a work-in-progress game board that took a while to commit to that first slice, then created a bit of a shockwave when I saw how many options it opened. I made six more cuts after the below and will put the pieces back together again… if you have a favourite, let me know!
PS: Familiar with ‘Daruma Dolls’? This piece has a special connection to one of my eyes.
