BEYOND THE ORDINARY

Artistic illustration of green tropical leaves on a black background

2020 | Pencil, paper, digital manipulation | 80cm x 60cm

Illustration showing a progression of a person walking, depicted from left to right in three stages. The figures wear a black top and gradually transition to longer skirts and footwear.

Beyond the Ordinary artwork depicts the story of a woman dressed as if just leaving her 9 to 5 office job for the day holding a shopping bag in one hand and an umbrella in the other to shelter herself from the rain. The background seems incongruous adding to the impression that the woman is out of place. Instead of the urban environment she is dressed for, she is making her way through a lush, green rainforest. Although her face is covered by the large umbrella, her posture suggests she is tired and worn out. Her generally drab clothing choice indicating she wants to be anonymous and blend in, perhaps she lacks confidence to experiment and showcase her personality. Yet, her bright, royal blue raincoat suggests a yearning to be more confident and noticeable. Her placement in the rain- forest supports the feeling that she is displaced and yearning to be somewhere else.

A person with a white umbrella is standing in a lush, rainy jungle surrounded by large green leaves.