A PEEVISH PENCIL
The composition captures the essence of the ordinary, a simple pencil, yet the accompanying word "peevish" endows it with an unexpected character. Standing tall against a calm aqua backdrop, the pencil seems isolated, as if distancing itself from the surroundings. The sharp tip points skyward, perhaps symbolizing its heightened state of irritability or readiness to mark any grievances on paper. The eraser at the base, worn and used, could indicate past moments of frustration. The juxtaposition of the term 'peevish' and the object challenges the viewer to perceive emotions and stories in the mundane.
Canada, 2022
Images, signed en verso, are a limited edition of 5 and are produced as Giclée prints on 100% archival, museum-quality paper
24 x 24 inch (60.96 x 60.96 cm)
35 x 35 inch (88.9 x 88.9 cm)
43 x 43 inch (109.22 x 109.22 cm)