R.D. Mitchell — #26 — ArtCentre of Plano

2025, Acrylic and modeling paste with gold on fractured panel, 18x18x1 in. I picture my thoughts and observations about living, including dying. Considering today’s nihilistic background, I find investigating and expressing meaning – while avoiding the banal, obvious, kitsch, sociopolitical and shock for the sake of shock – interesting and challenging. I’m inspired by what has been, what is, and anticipation of what lies ahead. At times, I make use of metaphor or symbols. Creativity, for me, lies in the choices and orientation of representational imagery that best expresses my thoughts.