Janice McDonnell

Artist Statement: Much of the work that I’m showing at Gowanus Open Studios this year is part of the project, 52 Paintings, in which I paint and post on Instagram one small still life painting a week. It began as a way to cope and be creative throughout the pandemic and evolved into finding joy in the simple act of painting. There are some other ideas at play here as well, like being present and seeing and appreciating what’s in ones own life, as well as a quiet response to making content for social media.

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