https://artistparentindex.com/files/original/1591489c57d509f9f451a6b4edfb5099.jpg 8108ba2ce98c407e42682ffd0402d51f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Artist Parent Index Person An individual. Website The Artist's website <a href="http://www.rachelfoster77.com/" target="_blank">http://www.rachelfoster77.com/</a> Medium oil painting Artist Statement The voice of the mother is strong in my domestic scenes; she is an omniscient force, a conductor, or a referee. Chaos and clutter are represented with repetition and an uncomfortable relationship with perspective. The drama and disruption are tempered with an overt appreciation for the physicality of the act of painting and the closeness of family. Building the domestic environment with color and pattern, and representing the daily conflicts and developments with symbolism and metaphor are some of the ways I tell the story of the evolution of the family. The unexpected crisis has become a distinct character in my paintings, an insistent, loud, and powerful figure. Relationships shift and strain under the weight of the addition, creating opportunities for growth, and causing each member to adjust expectations held dear for the future. The unappealing and frightening moments are as beautiful as the peaceful and happy times, and require people to reevaluate their priorities. Topic children domestic scenes chaos maternal subjectivity maternal voice Location The location of the interview Olsburg Kansas Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rachel Foster chaos domestic scene maternal subjectivity maternal voice oil painting