This painting depicts the strained tension of a family gathering, with the messiness seeping out of a growing dividing line at the dinner table. Inspired by the pattern of wood from her family dining table growing up, the empty place setting conveys the emotional weight and unspoken friction, reflecting the impact of rigid, ultra-conservative values that often stifle open dialogue and deepen generational divides. The piece speaks to the discomfort of forced unity when underlying beliefs create an emotional chasm rather than closeness.

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Acrylic painting on Canvas
One of a kind artwork
Size: 20 x 16 x 5/8" (unframed)
Signed certificate of authenticity
Style: Contemporary
Subject: Familial Interactions, Family, Relationships, Dysfunction