Original mixed media painting by Waynesville, NC artist Carol Fetty
30x40 in gallery wrapped canvas with 1.5 inch sides
Materials: Acrylic and Oil Paint
Created in 2023
Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of “Reminiscence,” an original portrait painting that speaks volumes without uttering a single word. This one-of-a-kind artwork features a familiar yet mysterious color composition that harmonizes with Carol Fetty’s symbolic use of contrast to tell the story of a woman lost in contemplation about the shadow of her past, while standing firmly rooted in the light of her present.
“Reminiscence” creates a visual narrative of a strong woman who has found her light and is now reflecting on past trials with the wise understanding that there is never light without dark. The outline of her face blurs into the background of the composition creating a gray area symbolizing that there is no science to overcoming adversity. All of our experiences are part of us, we carry them with us for a lifetime, and our shadows are always present if not more apparent when we step into our light. The woman’s vibrant red lip indicates that through it all, she is still very much alive, the twinkle has not left her eye.
“Reminiscence” will fit in seamlessly in any space it graces- in part because of the classic color palette, but especially because every viewer will see themselves in the woman portrayed, she is all of us. “Reminiscence” begs for a moment of gratitude for every past version of ourselves that led us to where we are today. It also stands as a powerful reminder to those of us currently moving through hard times that we will come out on the other side with the gift of new perspective, there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.
