1xRUN Thru Interview
Rattle by J.A.W. Cooper
1xRun: Tell us a little bit about this piece.
J.A.W. Cooper: Rattle was created in 2013 as one of a series of five paintings dealing with stages of processing loss and emotional pain. This painting represents both the vulnerability of being torn asunder and the slow process of rebuilding strength from within.
The monkey on the figure’s back is her torment but also her companion, just as venom can be it’s own antidote.
Gems and minerals have special significance to this piece as small changes to their chemistry and structure on a microscopic level can have stunning and dramatic effects on their physical structure and properties over time. When dealing with pain and loss we are confronted with facets of ourselves normally buried from view, and while this can be uncomfortable it allows us access to make the changes in our life and environment necessary to rebuild from within with purpose.
1xRun: Was this piece part of a recent theme, series or show that you had?
J.A.W. Cooper: This piece was part of a 5-painting series within a larger solo show “Laid Bare” I had at La Luz De Jesus gallery in 2013.
1xRUN: What materials were used to create this piece with?
J.A.W. Cooper: This piece was done back in 2013 using Ink and gouache on Stonehenge.
1xRun: Any recent travels you’d like to highlight?
J.A.W. Cooper: I have been invited to be an international guest artist at Chromacon New Zealand April 17-19 in Aukland, NZ, and then I have plans to go camping for 2-4 weeks in September to celebrate wrapping up my upcoming August 2015 solo show at La Luz De Jesus Gallery.
1xRun: Any big shows or events coming up that you’d like to share?
J.A.W. Cooper: I will have an upcoming solo show at La Luz De Jesus Gallery August 2015, and pieces are currently being sold and reserved as fast as I can make them so if you see a work in progress you like inquire with the gallery early!
1xRun: Where else can people find you?
J.A.W. Cooper: Instagram@jawcooper
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