Amanda Harding

My work balances realism and expressionism to portray how I perceive the people closest to me. All of the work in this exhibition is from my point of view, as some paintings are from photos that I have taken, moments I have experienced, people I share my life with and people I have lost. When viewing my paintings, you are viewing it through my eyes, as if you are me, looking at the people and places that are significant to myself, and relating it to your own relationships. Through the use of color, texture, lines, paint drips and loose brush strokes, I create a moment with the viewer that often reminds them of childhood. By sharing the meaningful relationships in my life, my goal is to capture the emotional experience of reconnecting with your inner child when in the presence of someone who makes you feel safe and secure.