Art exists as the most sophisticated and complex manifestation of human creativity. Art in its most essential form is a record of the human response to life. In a world where communication is essential part of life an artist finds that painting is one of the most primitive yet exhilarating forms of communication.
Through a piece of art a viewer an explore the mind of the painter picking at the very meaning of that artist. Garner’s meaning is viewed through a window. Literally a window in which she displays an abandoned shop window advertisement with desolate undressed mannequins that have been strewn about. This literal window can also change into a psychological window. The viewer no longer sees the mannequins as concrete objects but now can understand them as abstract thoughts.
There are many ways for an artist to establish a craft in a piece of work. One way is through the use of color. Artists choose colors to produce a certain mood or atmosphere; to create space, light, and shadow; or to introduce symbolic associations. Using translucent and opaque oil paints, Garner creates a sense of atmosphere and light that suggests a mysterious and untamable presence. Something abstract that looms about her mi
It is also important to know that the viewer should also respond to visual information in terms of impressions. Generally speaking, impressions are the product of your responses to the colors, lines, shapes, textures, and space of an image. Again, In visual experiences, harmony is something that is pleasing to the eye. It engages the viewer and it creates an inner sense of order, a balance in the visual experience. This elements combine to make a piece of art that leaves an impression on the viewer. In Garner’s painting lines are used to display a impression of sane hopelessness and contemplation. The onlooker can see a reflected copy of the original image, turned upside down and placed with outline only, around the original image. Garner clearly shows her sense of consideration for her state of mind. Garner shows that no matter how see views herself or her image she is just not satisfied. This is further enforced by the fact that her reflected image outline has red lips. Thus reemphasizing the impact of physical beauty. The lines lead to a stimulating observations into Garner’s depression. The simplicity of line and the lack of facial features also convey a timeless feeling of lost ho