Maturity
Images

Beauty lies in the simplicity and innocence of childhood. The imagination of 
a child has no limitations, no boundaries. As we grow up, the simplicity of 
living and our "magical thinking" slowly fades and life becomes much more 
complex as we face the challenges of making the transition into adulthood.

Our childhood experiences play a vital role in shaping our personalities and 
behaviors. We develop characteristics throughout our childhood that affects 
our esteem and decision making as adults. There is a piece of our childhood 
that remains with us throughout our entire lives.

This series displays the innocent imagination and mind of a child and the 
complex decision making and realities of becoming an adult. The colorful line 
drawings that extend from the paintings on to the wall are enlarged replicas of 
portraits I created as a young child. Their overwhelming presence is reflective 
of the carefree nature and extensive imagination of a child. The black and white 
portraits reflect the realities of growing up and the complexities of becoming 
an adult. The line drawing and the painting work together to display the 
contrast and connection between childhood and adulthood.