Elizabeth Bruno

Learning Long Division Learning Long Division 36 x 24 in. I identify with the tenor of fairytales in which it is often children, at the mercy of cruel overlords, who prevail in the end by their wits, cunning and bravery. The stories of the Brothers Grimm and other slightly macabre folktales are delicious bits of the common culture. I borrow that tone and add some humor, oddity, and mystery to the vignette. In this work, I am exploring themes of innocence and vulnerability. My imagery often includes children, flowers, small animals, or other beings perceived to be defenseless. Although I…