Alexis Trice’s "Deep Sea, Swallow Me," currently on view at Long Story Short Gallery, takes viewers on an emotional journey into the heart of the ocean. Through her powerful use of color and texture, Trice explores the way water mirrors our own emotions—how it holds both beauty and danger, both light and shadow. The pieces evoke a sense of constant change, like the shifting tides or the layers of memory that accumulate over time. It’s a stunning exploration of how our feelings evolve, much like water - flowing, transforming, and sometimes, sinking deep below the surface.
Standout pieces included "Salt of the Earth" and "I Had a Dream I Was Crying", depicting long-haired dogs crying pearly tears into the water below. There’s something incredibly moving about the imagery—those tears, both delicate and weighty, with their pearly sheen, are a haunting symbol of how emotions, even the most painful ones, can crystallize into something enduring. It’s like watching grief or loss transform into something that stays with you, just like a memory. These works, along with the rest of the show, leave you thinking about the rhythms of time and how everything—emotions, memories, even the ocean—moves in cycles. Trice's exhibition isn’t just a visual experience, but an emotional one, inviting you to dive into the depths of what lies beneath the surface, both in nature and in ourselves.
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I agree that these pieces are very emotionally powerful in their use of nature and common emotional experiences such as crying tears. I'm curious what you think about the choice to make them dogs vs maybe a human crying. Possibly something about dogs being animals that many have a deep connection to but don't often see cry is a reason. How would the emotional effect of the painting change if it was a human crying?
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy your description of this show, I think you described pretty much exactly how I felt when viewing this show, and the reason why it stuck with me so much. The gallery description on the website mentions that her paintings are also about desire. I'd like to hear your thoughts on that, if you think that is present in the work or not and why.
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