Unity

Artist Statement: This piece reflects the harmony of people of different backgrounds coming together, shown in the butterflies with different languages on the wings as well as the colors of the hands bleeding into each other. The painting relies on the vibrant colors to show beauty when all the shades are used, as well as the arms looking like the branches of a tree, a symbol which has often been used to express peace and growth. I chose to include this work in my portfolio because I hope that it’ll provide positive outlook on the future, especially in a time where many people feel divided over all different kinds of topics. I prepared for this piece by taking photos of various hand poses and finding languages to implement onto the wings of the butterflies.