Title: Excitable
Medium: Mixed Media on Paper
Dimensions: 14 x 13 1/4 inches
Series: Heads Series

In "Excitable", a striking piece from the Heads Series, the artist presents a head that takes the viewer by surprise. With no background to distract, the head itself emerges in the foreground, brimming with vivid emotion and energy. The muted yellow, brown, and pink color palette creates a subtle yet powerful contrast, setting the tone for the intriguing expression that dominates the piece.

The figure seems to be caught in a moment of excitement, as evidenced by the screaming mouth that reveals her tonsils, adding a layer of raw vulnerability and intensity. The bold, expressive lines capturing the contours of her face enhance the sense of urgency and movement within the image, while the screaming mouth becomes the focal point—both alarming and captivating at once.

This piece, with its striking use of mixed media and layered textures, invites the viewer to reflect on the tension between the future and present, the sensation of being overwhelmed by emotion, and the complexity of the human experience. The colors, though muted, evoke a sense of something timeless yet modern, hinting at a strange connection to the future that is both mysterious and intriguing.

"Excitable" is a powerful and enigmatic portrayal of someone whose expression, emotion, and form seem to transcend time—frozen in a moment of pure, untamed energy.