“Family of Paws”is a digital collage commemorating the beloved dogs within my family.
Title: Deedee and Zeke Date: 2024 Medium:
Digital Image on Aurora Art White Photo Paper
Size: 17x22 inches
“Deedee and Zeke” is a visual digital work revolving around my two dogs, Deedee and Zeke. Through layered surfaces, the bold colours and various photographs highlight the warmth, spiritedness, and emotional presence these companions showed in my life. The contrast of pink and blue represents their definite personalities while graphically bringing them together as a devoted pair. Overall, this piece has shaped into a visual diary and eulogy, giving the viewers and me a deep and closer look into the companions that have formed a sense of unconditional love and home for me.
Title: Deedee Date: 2024 Medium: Digital Image on Aurora Art White Photo Paper Size: 17x22 inches
“Deedee” is an individual digital collage honouring my dog, Deedee. Her name within the heart of wings is a representation that she has passed on. While also embodied the remembrance, safety, and warm presence that she gave me. The colour palette of pinks and deep reds with textural layers captures the gentle and sweet spirit of her that has had an enduring impact on me and my life. The photographs of her and me and me in the left corner, become a celebration and memorial of the comfort, happiness, and emotional grounding that she has offered to me throughout the years when she was physically present.
Title: Zeke Date: 2024 Medium:
Digital Image on Aurora Art White Photo Paper
Size: 17x22 inches
“Zeke” is a digital piece commemorating my other dog, Zeke. Zeke is a half Yorkie and half Portuguese water dog. The repetition of his photographs invokes a sense of empathy and motion. The colour palette of blues and textures layered deeply highlights the loyalty and gentleness found within him. This digital canvas of Zeke captures not only him as a loving companion but also as a perpetual presence with a very faithful, inspiring, and lighthearted spirit that has profoundly interlaced into my life.
Title: THOR Date: 2024 Medium: Digital Image on Aurora Art White Photo Paper Size: 17x22 inches
This piece, titled “THOR”, is dedicated to my grandparents, uncle, aunt, and my cousins' family dog. Thor, aka Thorboy, is a Shitzu dog. My younger cousin chose the name for him as he thought it matched his playful, energetic, and powerful personality. The graphic hammer depicted in this artwork emphasises and enhances the personality and energy associated with Thor's name. In addition, the electrifying gradients of blue and red, along with a dash of purple, add to the overall impact of the piece. Creating these overall vibes and effects of deep love, affection, and power.
Title: Five Paws, One Family Date: 2024 Medium:
Digital Image on Aurora Art White Photo Paper
Size: 17x22 inches
”Five Paws, One Family” is a portrait celebrating the combined personalities of a beloved family pack. These five beloved and cherished dogs belong to my other aunt, uncle, and cousins. This collage captures each of the dog’s own charismas and identities through layered portraits, glowing colours, and parabolic symbols. For the two dogs with the heart of wings not only symbolises that they passed on, but can also be a representation of their serene and free-spirited love that they had. The star, flower and paw symbolise the individual hearts and characters of the living companions. Overall, the digital composition pronounces that altogether these dogs share the roles of being a protector, beacons of light and loving members of the family.