“This body of work represents the years 2020 to 2023 when the only interaction with the outside world was through social media and television news. It was a period of intense introspection.These works bring my audience into my realm as I grappled with a world in turmoil while dealing with the complexities of living with a compromised loved one. During this time my work developed in new ways. It became more vocal. Words became important messengers, touching many social and personal topics. Letters became bold structural elements, taking on the form of glyphs and creating a strong indigenous design element. The Meso-american architectural influences in my work became more prevalent through the “stacking” of form to create complex compositions. Consequently, a hidden ancient cultural connection was made with present day events taking my work in a new direction.”
– Linda Arreola
