art ∙ illustration ∙ printmaking by carrie c. gilbert

The Suburbs

This piece represents some of the ups and downs of routine life in the suburbs, including kids growing up and leaving the “nest,” routine chores and obligations, a barking dog, and the tension between security and freedom. It’s primarily all acrylic paint, with some collaged elements adding some texture (and text!) to each of the four main subjects.

The Suburbs mixed media painting
Acrylic and collage on wood panel. 12 x 9″.

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