MARIA COHEN
Unfolding Identity
The series of works include a few stages of deconstruction painting in the space. Every piece is a documentation of interaction between the artist and the painting .
I hang the piece on a. wall. Then I put it on the floor. I found myself covered into the object. I folded it and unfolded it again and again. I had an idea to deconstruct painting itself to destroy the sense of painting as a thing. Then, I moved forward, I engaged with painting imagining it as a sexual act or a dance. I rolled up myself in the painting like a rolled carpet. I felt stuck there, but safe and warm. This feeling reminded me life in comfort and stability which gives warmth and secureness, but the identical voice inside is annoyingly whispered to release.
The purpose of deconstruction of painting is showing the process of folding and unfolding identity through the exciting erotic engagement between a human being and the painting. Folds like layers symbolized traps through time which no one can impact. It traps itself, but there is only one way to find my voice to keep going unfold identity through the process every day.
Deconstruction of painting
The folded painting explores the concept of identity in art. The act of folding can be seen as a metaphor for how identities can be shaped and changed by external forces.
One approach to this project could be to unfold the painting and examine how the folds have affected the image. Has the image been distorted or transformed in some way? How has the folding impacted the overall composition and meaning of the painting?
Another approach could be to leave the painting folded and use the folds themselves as a canvas for creating a new image or design. This approach would highlight the idea of embracing change and finding new possibilities in unexpected circumstances.
Regardless of the approach taken, this project could prompt deeper reflection on the idea of identity and how it is influenced by the environment and outside factors. It could also serve as a reminder of the importance of flexibility and adaptability in navigating life's challenges.
