Karen Mejia

BA Painting with Psychology Minor

ARTIST STATEMENT: These are two paintings set in the same location, but with different atmospheres. The flowers are an omen representing the person’s feelings. Although the red roses are beautiful, the meaning behind them is sad. The painting represents my mother's dream. In her dream, it seemed like a pretty setting filled with flowers; however, she felt frightened. Later, she asked her mother about the dream and realized  it was a premonitory dream. The dream was a warning that her loved one was going to pass away. Our loved ones have been around since we were young and as we grow old, we walk down different paths. Once they are gone, they never leave our side. We may cry as years go by, yet the memories of our loved ones make us smile. The roses may have started as a dream, but it will forever remind me of my grandmother.