About A Vase - Holly Harnischfeger
The series of mixed media paintings portray images of a vase in different environments. At first glance, they are simple shapes and forms that look congruous , balanced; a vase holding simple flowers. Looking closer, one notices the power of the brushstroke ,charcoal gestures, pencil lines, scratches, drips and firework residue create the composition and serve as a metaphor to investigate memories and thoughts. Can a Vase of flowers express a deeper meaning?
