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The desire to thrive and survive often shows itself through ritual; the small, repeated acts that steady us and give shape to our days. Rituals take many forms, but they share a purpose: to offer meaning and a place of refuge when life feels heavy.
My understanding of this collage came only after it was finished. The materials weren’t chosen with a plan; the choices were instinctive. Looking back, the piece evokes how ritual can become a shelter from the pressures of society, a space to step away, breathe, and gather oneself.
It lives in that space between instinct and reflection, survival and sanctuary.
Artwork Title: Common Rituals: Refuge
Medium: Analog Collage
Width: 11 inches Height: 14 inches
Materials: Bristol paper, Paper from vintage magazines, Acrylic Paint, Glue
© Tamiko Greene. Artworks cannot be reproduced and distributed without permission.
