Isabel  Adonis

Always the Same, Always Different. by Isabel  Adonis

Posted on July 26, 2008

This week I’ve had an exhibition of my paintings at a local cafe in Llandudno. The theme is Always the Same, Always Different.

The good news today is that I’ve sold four paintings!

Yay!

Isabel.

  • sleightflow

    sleightflow

    Nice! The theme gives hints, but tell me more about the subject matter.

  • Isabel  Adonis

    Isabel Adonis

    It’s about paradox and ambiguity inherent in identity. I am a “mixed race” person living in a white community where others are always fixing me within their limited defintions. THEY want me to be Welsh, they want me to be black – actually whatever I agree to is not enough.

    If I say I’m black they say well I don’t see you as black. If I claim to be white
    ( I’m no more black than white as it happens) they think it’s a joke.

    So I’m saying I’m always the same and I’m always different….

    best Isabel.

  • Rochele Royster

    Rochele Royster

    Congrats on your sales, Isabel!!!! Success is sweet.

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