It’s a small painting, only about 12” x 14”. As you look at it here, try to imagine it large, say 36” x 48”. We react differently to paintings, depending on their size. Small looks precious and controllable. A large painting envelopes us, becomes part of the atmosphere. Perhaps this work by Maria Palacios will inspire a larger incarnation of itself.
Not all languages have words for the same colors. But every language has a word for red, along with white and black. Think of all the associations we have for red: blood, passion, danger, warning, stop, anger, love…strong stuff.
No doubt, this painting needs to be big.
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artamaze by Katherine Hilden 