2024 Finalists
Laima Andrejeva
Wardrobe
Oil on canvas; 240 x 180 cm (open), 190 x 120cm (closed).
While painting this work, I wanted to delve into myself, into my subconscious, recalling my childhood. In the center of the painting is my daughter, through whom I
speak about myself. Each item in the wardrobe symbolizes an important event, emotion, or person for me. Childhood is a crucial phase of life where we draw
everything for our future, but sometimes the experience can be traumatic and negatively affect the quality of life in adulthood. With this work, I invite others to look into their own “wardrobes.”
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