Eileen Downes

The 36-C Tree collage 36 x 32 in. As a self-described “Layerist,” I allow my life experiences to infuse my artwork with layers of significance. My artwork, as well as my creative process embodies a perspective of interconnectedness in vision, thought, and communication. The collage / mixed media art piece, The 36-C Tree, is a metaphorical statement that embraces a multifaceted concept of our society’s ideal of femininity. The colorful landscape background, composed of torn magazine images that of themselves have meaning, is juxtaposed with a large black and white tree symbolizing the strength of womanhood. The tree supports a…