Alex H Nichols' exhibition SHOCK whisper at Modernism engages with the complexities of memory and identity through a series of emotionally charged paintings. The artwork employs a limited color palette to create intimate narratives that evoke feelings of trauma and recovery. Nichols emphasizes the importance of the color blue, linking it to childhood memories and a sense of safety. Her layered approach aims to provide viewers with a space for self-discovery, highlighting art as a medium for healing and psychological exploration. Consequently, Nichols' work invites a deeper examination of personal history and collective experience.
Nichols' work explores the fragmented nature of memory, identity, and recovery-inviting viewers into an intimate process of reconstruction and self-discovery.
When I am in shock, I need a space where I can retrieve myself, says Nichols. Why blue? Blue is safety.
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