The Nostalgia Series
A collection of abstract works by CESCA exploring the dichotomy of childhood and adulthood within the lens of immanence and transcendence. It features the pieces Double Dutch, Sidewalk Chalk, and Blowing Bubbles, each capturing the essence of childhood wonder and imagination through the use of found objects, unconventional painting styles, and interplay of textures and colors. The series invites viewers to reflect on their own relationship with their inner child and appreciate the symbiotic relationship between self, society, and the environment.
Double Dutch 40" x 60"
Double Dutch embodies the duality of childhood and adulthood through a masterful interplay of immanence and transcendence. Found objects and unconventional painting techniques infuse the piece with dynamic textures and three-dimensional elements.
Intertwined fabric touches upon the idea of a jump rope while symbolizing a tether between the phases of human growth marked by society and nature.The work invites the viewer to contemplate societal expectations and our relationship with the environment, while exploring the delicate balance between the human and the divine.
"Sidewalk Chalk" 16" x 40"
Sidewalk Chalk is an ethereal piece that invites contemplation on the way in which we create meaning in our lives, from childhood to adulthood. Its unique texture and depth are symbolic of the streets we traverse on our journey through life. As children, we hopped from square to square, mindful not to step on the cracks. Yet, as we grow older, we mindlessly traverse over the same sidewalks, losing touch with the playful perspective of our youth. The work captures the interconnectedness between oneself and their environment, as well as the symbiotic nature of childhood and adulthood.
Sidewalk Chalk poses consideration regarding the impact of societal expectations and how they shape our relationship with the world around us. It explores the delicate balance between immanence and transcendence, as we seek to find meaning in the monotony of life.
"Blowing Bubbles" 16" x 40"
Blowing Bubbles invites you to rediscover the wonder of childhood. It uses found objects to capture the playful imagination of youth, drawing attention to the beauty in what we often discard. The piece symbolizes the window between childhood and adulthood, from an adult's perspective. It portrays the admiration of the outside world, with its youthfulness, imagination, and nature on a summer day. The abstract style of the painting serves to highlight the duality between the experience of childhood and the view from adulthood. Blowing Bubbles reminds us to look beyond the surface and find beauty in unexpected places.
Bubbles, as a form of distorted reflection, shifting perspective, movement, and lifecycle, are incorporated as a concept in the piece. A child's act gives life to a bubble, experiencing every phase of life with its own subjective perspective, bending the objective reality through reflection. The interplay of textures and colors captures the playful imagination of youth and the beauty in what we often overlook.